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One may think and feel as one pleases –
but not act so, in the great world
of conventionalisms.

There will be time enough for the “sights”
when you feel unable to work; and
time to deliver your letters when you
want acquaintances. But don’t
neglect either, for there is much
too see, in Washington, that you can
not afford to neglect; and you
may find acquaintances useful,
some time, or other.

Got a draft for $7. on a debt of
$70. to-day – and last mail
another promise of money, in a
month. Pray say so, in time,
that we may divide with you, in
case you are like to run short.
There is every prospect, now, that
we shall be getting a little money,
all along through the winter –

Jan. 1^st/1858

A Happy New Year to thee, my
boy – and a Humboldt’s Share
of them, – in usefulness and
honor, added to the happiness.
It is rather a sharp morning – cold
and clear, – though quite soft yesterday,
with a little snow in the morning –
We have had mild weather most
of the time since you left home.