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several of the scholars says they think of religion more than they did. We all know that religion is the one thing needful, little children ought to seek after it while young. The missionaries goods have come and Miss Ames' friends have sent her a great many things she says we ought to be very thankful that the good people at the North have done so much for the Cherokees. I expect you remember Mr. Hollarnds youngest child he is dead. He was taken sick thursday and had a high fever, and died. Sabbath soon. How certain death is we ought to strive to prepare for it. Please to give my love to all the scholars. And will you please to tell me your name Sir. I do not know what to put down but Mr. Walker. From your young friend Lucy Mc.

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Brainerd Cherokee Nation Dec 22. Respected friend. Miss Ames says if I do not write correctly I need not expect to write to her friends very soon again. She and Miss Sargent often ask me if I dot not wish to write to there friends. I sometimes say I have not any thing to write but now I have a great many thoughts. I often hear Miss Ames and Miss Sargent speak about you. I was very glad that you sent a very good little book for our Sabbath school. I have been to school about 3 years perhaps you