Inside: Noah Webster letter to Emily Ellsworth, 1837 November 27

neglected, even more than in a Company's library; as
[]young men, rarely looks into old books.

The number of these books given to the Hartford library
has probably led you into another error, that I have
given most of my books to libraries. This is not the case.
I have given to certain colleges books, which my children
do not want & mostly such as they would never use,
& to none have I given as many, as to the library in
Hartford. Besides, I have reserved many of my best
books for my own use, to be distributed like the
others, but after my eyes are closed upon all the
things of this world.

Whether the proposed family meeting can be accomplished
is doubtful; at least, a meeting of all the children & grand
children. It is well however to keep it in mind.

My last letter from William informed that the election
of bank officers had proved favorable, so that he expected
to be retained. Rosalie has always manifested a great
affection for our family, & I believe her to be sincere. I
trust the affection is reciprocated by us all.

With love to you all, as usual, I am

Dear Emily, your affectionate father

The second volume of [] is doubtless
among the books sent.