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I suppose that you keep well posted up as to affairs in Utica? being so much nearer than I am. I had expected to go East this vacation and intended to stop at Utica and see my old friends there. It cannot be the same place to you now that your dear brother Robert is gone. I wish you could but be here. I think College Hill a very pleasant spot. I will send you a circular though the picture does not do justice to the building. I have been here now about 5 or 6 months. Shall I tell you somewhat of our examination + Commencement. The exercises commenced on Monday. On Tuesday evening was the exhibition of the Young Ladies Literary Society. On Wednesday President Mattoon delivered his inaugural