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Amherst Jan 17th 1852 Mr. [N.?] [Tiendall?] Dear Sir, Nearly two months have elapsed sin [since] I saw you last and it realy seems a long time. Although it has passed rapidly. You will perhaps expect to hear from me soon. Im [all] with my promise I sit down this afternoon to write a letter. Letters from absent friends and acquaintances are always very acceptable [from] here in College. I often wish I had more of them. it affords me such comfort and satisfaction to read them and often to re-read them. I hope