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Mt Washington Feb 10th 1849

Dear Brother Jesse

I received your letter of Jan 30th two days ago & should have answered it immediately had it been possible. I have allowed but two days however to pass. I am very busy now my time being occupied with my school. I was very glad to receive a letter from you so neatly written & the spelling so correct. I am aware, brother Jesse, that I ought to have written to you long ago; but do not think, brother, that we have forgotten you. Far from it. We often speak of our little brothers, & wish that we were so situated as to render them assistance. To day is the 10th of Feb my birth day. I am now 25 years old. Monday will be yours, and then you will be 15 years. You are almost a man. It does not seem possible that you are so old. You speak about having an opportunity to learn the cabinets trade with a Mr. George Kendall of Westminister You say that he is a fine man & that cousin John Frye is with him & c. You do not say upon what condition he will take you