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to do with him this summer. I would not have him lost it seems to me for $50. He is a fine fellow & if we go down to the farm he will be very valuable to us. Mrs. Boicell will be glad to keep him. All I am afraid of is he may get Killed or Stolen. I am getting along very slowly with my work. It is much more of a job than I expected when I commenced. I expect Mr. Walker here from N.Y. City next Week. I wish I could get ready to go back when he does. I shall try to do so. I have said nothing to him yet about taking the books East with me. I presume he will be willing. We are waiting with much anxiety to hear from Grants movement. I hope his operations will prove successful bit I almost tremble when I think of what the result would be if his plans miscarry. How