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Scott, in company with whom he walked on the banks of the Yarrow immediately before the latter died. I will copy it for you as soon as it is reprinted.

You do not say a word respecting the terms upon which you are with Dr. Nourse, and of the manner of employing your time. I have just learned that your father has made you the offer of attending the medical lectures in Boston. I hope you will not accept it, for, although it would be pleasant to you and to your friends to have you spend the winter in Boston, you must (judging by the past) see plainly that your situation at home would in all probability be very uncomfortable, and obstacles might arise to pre- vent you from returning to Hallowell. There must, I think, be some secret reason inducing your father to desire it. I venture to say thus much on the subject, notwith- standing I know your opinion respecting advice that is given unasked.

I have obtained a very good translation of Schiller's " Honor to Woman," and a little piece from the Persian, the latter of which I found in a young lady's album — the last place where one would expect to meet with anything good. These I will send to your mother to be copied into your blue book. I inquired the price of "The Re- public of Letters ; " it is 6i cents apiece, amounting to $3.00 a year. I will write to you again shortly more at length. Yours most sincerely,

N. B. Ingersoll.

My mother and grandmother desire me to give you their kindest regards. Little Billy Greenough has been dismissed from college for waywardness.

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