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Mother's children have been, and I trust will prove to be blessings to her, yet we come far short of what we ought to be in the sight of God, and as Christians we are I fear woefully deficient in self-denying active efforts for the spiritual benefits of others. Mrs. Nat Harlow has been quite sick this some time, nervous debility and as many think consumption. Charles is at work in Mr. Walker's office, setting types, and BOOTH with him, I know nothing further of him, As to your question respecting Dr. Quimby, my thoughts were founded upon observations made during her visit at our house, and I still think that if E's course had ben different, the result would have been different; it is far better as it is. - Your say you have made no acquaintances in Northfield, the people of those old towns are generally I should judge far more tardy in tendering courtesies and ever common civilities to strangers,