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Remsen, Feby 11, 1858.

Dear Anna - Having a little time this morning I thought I would devote it to write a few lines to you - I am afraid it will be a disappointment to you, very much so, not to have your sister to come to Galesburgh - but we thought it was not doing justice with Jane to have her bear the expenses of both her sisters - especially since Elizabeth makes the offer to bear Cynthia's expences there as she has done. We hope you are getting over your hiraeth by this time pretty well - as you are so fully employed - and are by this time becoming more and more acquainted with kind Christian friends in your new home. We were much gratified to read in Jane's letter how well you succeeded in the Examination, and in reading your Paper - hope you will be careful, as mother says, not to over do - and injure your health in that way. Health is precious and should be cared for very much for if it fails - all is gone with regard to