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Does it not need all the good moral influences of both sexes, after all, to make a home as beautiful and bright, as you represented in your letter? Every home ought, as might, compare well with your description.But how many there are, that, fall far, far below! But it would be otherwise. I think, could every person understand, (as I think you do). The secrets, by which a home is made happy. Man delights in enterprise and action. And exerts his whole moral force in the conflicts of the world. His feelings are constantly annoyed, by perpetual irritations, and disappointments. And his home should be a place of cheerfulness and comfort in order to sustain him. His [[unclear]] with these renew its strength, and he will again go forth to encounter the troubles of the world. But he, too, [[unclear]] quantity gets the erroneous idea, that woman finds nothing to weary, or perplex her. Therefore it is no effort for her, to greet every one with a cheering word and a happy smile, at all times. But as I think Mr. Kendall, understand human nature exceedingly will. It will not need my arguments to prove it to be otherwise. I guess you have been taking a peep into [[unclear]] lectures to young men and women, have you not? I have read some of him and like very much. I intend to finish these, when I can find leisure time. You inquire if we have been teaching? That has been my chief employment. I have taught in this town [[unclear]] and have spent every sabbath at my own home with my mother. The school in which I am now engaged consists of about 30 scholars, more than half are males. I have about a dozen young ladies and gentlemen who's ages are from 18 to 21. Some of the young [unclear] are [unclear] tall. I closed my fall term. Mother [[unclear]], sister Mary, and myself went to Springfield to spend Thanksgiving with my mother's only sister. We were there a fortnight. I had a delightful visit and came home feeling refreshed, both in body and mind - already to begin my winter's work. But I am getting rather weary again. And I think after finishing my school, sister Mary and myself will visit Boston and Barnstable on the Cape. We spend several weeks at my [[unclear]], and the nice sea-breezes, will [[unclear - resuit]] me up very soon. My seasonal health has been very good. would you like to hear a word from my dear "California Brother"? He has been doing exceedingly well for a short past. He had | Does it not need all the good moral influences of both sexes, after all, to make a home as beautiful and bright, as you represented in your letter? Every home ought, as might, compare well with your description.But how many there are, that, fall far, far below! But it would be otherwise. I think, could every person understand, (as I think you do). The secrets, by which a home is made happy. Man delights in enterprise and action. And exerts his whole moral force in the conflicts of the world. His feelings are constantly annoyed, by perpetual irritations, and disappointments. And his home should be a place of cheerfulness and comfort in order to sustain him. His [[unclear]] with these renew its strength, and he will again go forth to encounter the troubles of the world. But he, too, [[unclear]] quantity gets the erroneous idea, that woman finds nothing to weary, or perplex her. Therefore it is no effort for her, to greet every one with a cheering word and a happy smile, at all times. But as I think Mr. Kendall, understand human nature exceedingly will. It will not need my arguments to prove it to be otherwise. I guess you have been taking a peep into [[unclear]] lectures to young men and women, have you not? I have read some of him and like very much. I intend to finish these, when I can find leisure time. You inquire if we have been teaching? That has been my chief employment. I have taught in this town [[unclear]] and have spent every sabbath at my own home with my mother. The school in which I am now engaged consists of about 30 scholars, more than half are males. I have about a dozen young ladies and gentlemen who's ages are from 18 to 21. Some of the young [unclear] are [unclear] tall. I closed my fall term. Mother [[unclear]], sister Mary, and myself went to Springfield to spend Thanksgiving with my mother's only sister. We were there a fortnight. I had a delightful visit and came home feeling refreshed, both in body and mind - already to begin my winter's work. But I am getting rather weary again. And I think after finishing my school, sister Mary and myself will visit Boston and Barnstable on the Cape. We spend several weeks at my [[unclear]], and the nice sea-breezes, will [[unclear - resuit]] me up very soon. My seasonal health has been very good. would you like to hear a word from my dear "California Brother"? He has been doing exceedingly well for a short past. He had satisfied his golden appetite, and started for home the 29th of Sep. and was shipwrecked the next day, near San Diego. He wishes the other passengers (consisting of nearly 1000) were [[unclear]] back to San Francisco. He has since gone back to the [[unclear]]. It has been some time now since we heard from him, and we are feeling rather anxious. You are getting father and farther west, I see, every time we hear from you, and should you really reach California I hope you will look up my brother and bring him [[unclear]]to New England with you, in the spring. Shall I not begin to anticipate this visit? Please remember me kindly to your sister Lydia. Oh! I have just thought of that revolver! I think you are becoming quite brave! May this letter find you well. I should be happy, very, to continue our correspondence - Good night and a happy Near year. From, Abby. | ||
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Does it not need all the good moral influences of both sexes, after all, to make a home as beautiful and bright, as you represented in your letter? Every home ought, as might, compare well with your description.But how many there are, that, fall far, far below! But it would be otherwise. I think, could every person understand, (as I think you do). The secrets, by which a home is made happy. Man delights in enterprise and action. And exerts his whole moral force in the conflicts of the world. His feelings are constantly annoyed, by perpetual irritations, and disappointments. And his home should be a place of cheerfulness and comfort in order to sustain him. His unclear with these renew its strength, and he will again go forth to encounter the troubles of the world. But he, too, unclear quantity gets the erroneous idea, that woman finds nothing to weary, or perplex her. Therefore it is no effort for her, to greet every one with a cheering word and a happy smile, at all times. But as I think Mr. Kendall, understand human nature exceedingly will. It will not need my arguments to prove it to be otherwise. I guess you have been taking a peep into unclear lectures to young men and women, have you not? I have read some of him and like very much. I intend to finish these, when I can find leisure time. You inquire if we have been teaching? That has been my chief employment. I have taught in this town unclear and have spent every sabbath at my own home with my mother. The school in which I am now engaged consists of about 30 scholars, more than half are males. I have about a dozen young ladies and gentlemen who's ages are from 18 to 21. Some of the young [unclear] are [unclear] tall. I closed my fall term. Mother unclear, sister Mary, and myself went to Springfield to spend Thanksgiving with my mother's only sister. We were there a fortnight. I had a delightful visit and came home feeling refreshed, both in body and mind - already to begin my winter's work. But I am getting rather weary again. And I think after finishing my school, sister Mary and myself will visit Boston and Barnstable on the Cape. We spend several weeks at my unclear, and the nice sea-breezes, will unclear - resuit me up very soon. My seasonal health has been very good. would you like to hear a word from my dear "California Brother"? He has been doing exceedingly well for a short past. He had satisfied his golden appetite, and started for home the 29th of Sep. and was shipwrecked the next day, near San Diego. He wishes the other passengers (consisting of nearly 1000) were unclear back to San Francisco. He has since gone back to the unclear. It has been some time now since we heard from him, and we are feeling rather anxious. You are getting father and farther west, I see, every time we hear from you, and should you really reach California I hope you will look up my brother and bring him unclearto New England with you, in the spring. Shall I not begin to anticipate this visit? Please remember me kindly to your sister Lydia. Oh! I have just thought of that revolver! I think you are becoming quite brave! May this letter find you well. I should be happy, very, to continue our correspondence - Good night and a happy Near year. From, Abby.