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the bracing healthful effect in a high degree. To be sure, I had a little drawback last week. I was accidentally exposed to the rain, and got quite wet, which is very hurtful in this climate. The consequence was a slight chill the next day. However I easily threw it off, and am doing well. I have an excellent appetite, and am rapidly gaining bothe in weight and in strength. I presume it will be healthy here now for eight or nine months as any where. I have written to you about the changes which have taken place here, and of my present temporary position. I am quite anxious and inpation to have some permanent arrangement effected, either to remain here or leave at once, but can do nothing until Col. Mason's return here, which is delayed longer than expected. His last letter informs me he shall be here upon the tenth inst. or soon after. I shall write to you again as soon as he comes. I am glad to hear that George is getting along so well. You ask whether it seems any like New England at Mr Roots! It does a little more than at most of the places one finds here; but still very different. Mr Roots himself has become pretty thoroughly a 'Sucker'. His wife is a New England