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and attend the college. Since Hattie and I have been alone, I have often wished that some of our friends could be with us. Wish you could be with us also. This may seem a notion, but who knows what may yet come about in this world of change? Who knows but we may all yet be together at Hillsdale, New York or some other place? We have but one brief life and why not make it both as useful and pleasant as possible? John and Azia are doing well in their school. Lizzie and her little family are at Lewiston, Maine. We enjoyed their visit last Autumn very much. My sister from Boston was also with them. Do you ever see any of our F. Baptist people in N.Y.? I see that Dr. Perry's wife is dead. That is a unclear church, and excellent people. Should love to see them all, also cousin Dr. G. H. Butler. He has often invited us to make him a visit. He is a worthy man, with ample means.

  We are doing well in College. A large attendance of students. Our library, cabinet, society and lecture terms are quite good.  Have an able and congenial faculty.  I have my usual classes in the Theol Dep and one additional the present term. Spring is opening pleasantly. Now your term is out trust you will not be so pressed with labor. So please write us often, as we always like to hear from you.

With Kind Regards, J. J. Butler