It made my eyes glad to receive your dear letterEditorial Note: This letter is not extant., with kind solicitude As Written: solicitud for me, but I was provoked too that you will work so hard. It would aggravate As Written: agravate me to be near you, & not see your dear face only at certain stated hours. I want you all to myself. Never no selfishness in this is there? You are aware that the Clan McNeilAs Written:Mcn are selfish beingsAs Written:beeings. How are the CampbellsEditorial Note: J. Allen Campbell and Lysbeth L. Campbell here? They are flourishing making money. I have written to your women no reply. Now I'll As Written: Ill try the man, & see if he can write. Do take care of yourself for my sake dear, You remember we are to cross the "Deep blue sea," together.

Our friends at WashingtonEditorial Note: Probably Eldridge J. Smith and Melinda H. Smith have taken a House in the City. How did you finish with him? Please give me the address of the minister's daughter at Washington one of your pupils. Now remember my commands, & remember you must care for thyself.