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Editors
Paper

Saturday Eve Nov 1848

My Dear Mother

Sarah's letter "was
duly received" and although I was very
much pleased I think I shall not
answer it now as a punishment for
her former neglect. If she never suffers
any greater punishment than this
for her omissions of "duty" she may think
herself truly fortunate.

Agreeably with the permission I
received from home I shall leave Mrs Peirce
next term. I shall room with Dorsheimer
at Mrs Downe's until one of the theologians
leaves which will probably be next March.
By this arrangement we have two rooms one
a sleeping room without a stove & the other
a larger room for a study. It will be
cheaper than remaining here for it will
be only $2.75 a week besides the saving of
fuel &c. 4.00 dollars a week term will be saved
on board & rooms and the study room is much
better furnished and a better room. The sad &