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(written in pencil) from P.R.

Galesburg Dec 26th 1852 Dear Brother:

                     I have intended writing you again for some time, but have been obliged to use Every Minute of my time out of school getting ready for Christmas. - it is over - All went off finely- over 700 were seated in the Institute Chapel which was handsomely trimmed & illuminated by the students - Many came who went away for want of room -- 9 out of ten who were present were Orthodox - I gave them food which will last them a month I think - they were well pleased however - Probably 400 of them never before heard a Universalist. I think some good was done. We have Organized and formed a Church & I wish you would see Dr. Allen and get Mrs. Kendall's & Miss Woodbury's letters from the Marietta Church and send them to us. Abby is about as she was - she had done nothing since she got here save the work of the House for a few weeks - She has not been out doors & hardly out of her room

(written up side down at top) Also Ian? Wheatley and Miss Vincent she will pay hers-- it is between $12.00 and $14.00 - Everybody that I owe wants their pay, but out of $12.00 that is due me I won't collect a cent. I have pretty near the blues if I can get settled up once

(written back down left-hand side) you won't catch me allowing anyone to get in debt to me again except it be my employers