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in the States? If I have one object for which I desire to live more than all others, it is to see the cause for which Christ empoverished himself making the people of Oregon rich. That this may be done, we must labor in every moral depart- ment which relates to the well being of a new republic where vice rolls in like the waves of the ocean.

I hope to be able to write a few more sheets which will reach Elder Gary at the Sandwich Islands.

I wish you to forward me most of the amount appropriated for my support in such articles of clothing as we shall order, as far as practicable. A few dollars in money seem indis- pensable, perhaps twenty, which you will probably send in gold or silver in the box of goods you send. Hereafter direct all boxes and packages for me to Astoria.

Please send us the following articles, as far as practicable and in accordance with the directions of the Board :

Two bolts of good common sheeting, unbleached.

Twelve yards of good bed ticking.

Two webs of good common calico, dark colored.

Twenty yards of linsey for children's winter dresses.

Two pairs of women's calfskin shoes, suitable for an Oregon winter, no. 4.

Two pairs of good slippers, no. 4.

Two pairs of stout calfskin shoes, men's, no. 9, suitable for winter rains.

Two pairs of boys' shoes, stout, nos. 3 and 1 4.

Two pairs girls' shoes, nos. 1 and 2. Two pairs of girls' shoes, nos. 12 and 13, little children's numbers.

Twenty or twenty-five yards of Kentucky Janes.

One dark shawl of worsted, or some kind of woolen text- ure, adapting the price somewhat to our income.

One dress coat black cloth; I think no doubt that one which would fit you will fit me, but guard against expenses, 131

131 It was the frequent custom of the author, in ordering from the East, to specify that the clothes should fit Rev. Benjamin Hill, as the two were about the same size.