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him to be where it will be best for him. It would have been pleasant to have him with us, and doubt not but he would have liked it here. The religious influences are excellent. We have 300 students at present. John's place in Latin has not been filled. Many feel very sorry that he is not here. They will have to increase the salaries. The college has recently received a donation in cash of $15,000 from a family in Hillsdale.

We had a wedding just before Hattie left - a daughter of Prof. Dunn to Dr. L.M. Gates of Penn. We attended, there were more than 100 guests present, and a fine? time. Glad Lewis' health is good. Hope Sarah & Anna are well, and all the dear friends. It sounds off to hear you describe the snow. We have had none yet of any account, & no sleighing. Here is 26°. Mild most of the time, some cold days.