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before the department, which Sermons are subjected to the severest Criticisms both of Prof & Students, so that it requires much close study to prepare a sermon for such an occassion I have likewise other literary duties not directly connected with the Institution I am sorry to say that my brother Henry spent last Sabbath at Oberlin, and left without seeing me. I having gone to Berlin some 20 miles off to preach. I hope he will stop at Oberlin on his return.

  I would have written to Robb, were it not for your silence. I took it for granted that if you had a reason for not answering my letter, that probably Robb had the same reason. I shall write to Robert the first opportunity and shall expect him to write to me. I am sorry to find that your sister Sarah still continues feeble. I hope that she may this Summer gain strength and overcome her imbecility. Remember kindly to Robert, and if you see friends at Penymynydd! Your Father & Mother & sisters