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I am alone now. Height has enlisted and gone
to [Vergennes?]. He will be [underline]Orderly[/underline] if not
higher. His company will go in the 3d
probably. Capt. Theophilus will go in the 2d.
He has a company that will be good for
hard places. His first Lieut. was in the
Mexican war. I have not been out to the
Dr's yet. Do not know when I shall. I wish
you would come down and make me
a good long visit, and I will go out
there with you. I will now bring this to a close.
Hoping to hear from you soon

I remain

With sincere regard,

Your Friend

Henry.

P.S. I get board
for $1.75. good board too.

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North Hall June 2, 1861.

My Dear Friend,

A pleasant duty indeed
it is to acknowledge the reception of an-
other of your ever welcome letters. And the
pleasure is increased by the fact that
I have no long excuse to make for not
writing sooner. I propose that we omit
such apologies altogether, for I have suf-
ficient confidence in you - and trust you
have in me also - to believe that you would
not delay your replies without some good
excuse. But I hope we may both be so
prompt that no such prefatory remarks
will be needed. College life is a little
more varied this term than usual. We have
military duties to perform as well as Col-
legiate. We have organized a company,
chosen most of the officers, and are Drill-
ing daily. We have the same drill-master
as before. The company would consent

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