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agreed to. I do not know what to write to Mr Sorel, for if I write any thing not knowing all the circumstances it may only serve to make things worse. I want Erasmus should see Mr Sorel & Jesse & do about him as you & he think best. If he is doing as you say he is I would like to have Erasmus take him & take a fatherly care of him. I want you & Erasmus should take charge of him & see to him in respect to his wages as well as getting his clothes & all things else. Lydia says he has purchased a dog etc. I do not feel satisfied with it. Lydia says report says he drinks with Mr. Sorel. If these things are so I know you will talk to him kindly & I think he will do different. I would feel better satisfied to have him with Erasmus. Mother I feel very anxious for my younger brothers & wish to do all in my power to make them grow up to become good & virtuous citizens. I shall not write to Mr. Sorel till I hear from you again. I want you to write us immediately & then if you think it best for me to write to Mr Sorel you must tell me all about affairs. I should think Erasmus would need Jesse.**** Our school prospers finely. Our tuition amounts to about 25 dollars per week now. (we shall probably have 100 scholars another session. Direct your letters via Louisville Ky. This from your affectionate son Nathan