(seq. 17)

Deborah to inspect & correct his writing --
His composition perhaps may be called
better than the Grammer or Spelling both
of which are far from being perfect --

I have written for Almira Howe to come
down with her Father & Mother who are
expecting soon to be here Should there be
sleighing their as well as here -- have asked
them to take in Danl R if convenient --
you will probably think I had better look
out for the correctness of my letters--this
I had ought to do--but I dont send them
up a standard of correctness or of Grammatick
perspicuity for any to follow--
Has Susan become initiated into the
tack ticks of Hamilton Institute &&c

12th
Susans Letter to Self--& Somebodies
to Aaron was rcd this morning--but
have not time to read much of
mine as the mail is waiting
Aaron is at Breakfast

Love from all to all
D Anthony