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? April 5, 1882

My dear nephew,

Your good letters are very welcome and must not be left long unanswered, because we want to hear often and let you also hear often from us. This will make the time of your absence pass more pleasantly and swiftly. We are very glad you are so well pleased with your surroundings and are taking hold so well in school. We had a card from Johny the day before your last letter came and he thinks you will do nicely and be able to keep up with the rest tho' they have got the start. We cannot help being anxious, as this is your first time to be really away from home - our great comfort is to know that you have chosen God for your guide and he will keep you. It is good for us to

[written sideways at top] with it for supper and he said "my birthday isn't every day", Anna thought we had better have all the week birthday! We had letters from Hillsdale Tuesday evening - they are well and much pleased that you are with John, and Anna. Tell us something about them. Are you getting acquainted. Do you attend church with them! Have the students seats or are all the seats free! Have you been to any of the student prayer meetings? How often are they held? Thank you for answering those ? questions about the ?. We had a card ? night ?. Mary, she had heard twice from you.Have you written to your father. Do not neglect him. Much love from all and safe ???

A.L.