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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

[left-hand side]100 scholars another session. Direct your letters via Louisville Ky. This from your affectionate son Nathan