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Burlington July 31, 1861
Mr Dear Friend -
I returned to College yesterday according to intention. I survived my two weeks haying, and am now feeling better for the rustication. You will see it had some effect on my nerves, for under ordinary circumstances I can write a little better. I have taken two examinations since I came back, in Chemistry and [?]. Did passably considering that I spent only an hour in reviewing the former and no time on the latter.
To-morrow comes the [?] Calculus. It is an easy pretty study but I havn't looked at it since I left, and have never had a fair chance in it. I will try and pass some way and do better in them next time for we have another chance at them.
I found the boys usually well on my re-
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return. Kilo is rather taking the lead but Bryant will dispute it next year I think.
I presume you are surprised to receive a letter from me at this time, since you have not answered my last yet. I have in fact rather a modest request to make. Nothing but dire necessity could compel me to make it. Can you and will you send me about the amount of ten dollars ($10.00)? If you haven't that amount can you get it for me? I am ashamed to make the request of you, but I have some bills to pay here and all I have to do it with is what I earned while at home. Two men promised me some money but both have failed to fulfil. Hence I am forced to seek it from other sources.
I rec'd a letter from Timothy last night, he was well when he wrote, was out of business.
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Are you haying now? I hope you are able to work.
But - Calculus demands me time and I must bring this to a close. With my best regards to all your people I will close this hastily and poorly written note.
Your True Friend
Henry.
P.S. For war news, Capt. Drew has not been heard of since the battle. His first-Lieut. has returned home on a furlough of thirty days. He reports that Drew was not in the battle, and [carries?] the idea that there is a little want of pluck.
H.
