John Abbot Class of 1778

Dear Brother

You know, perhaps by experiance, that we who have have been leaining over the shovle all day are willing to give them selves all the pleasure we possably can in the evening; and I think, the most ready way for me to injoy my self, will be to write a few lines to you.

But what shall I write, I have nothing new that I know of, only that I had the pleasure to ride fore or five miles upon a horse with a young lady last evening. As if I should tell you that I have had thoughs of Marrying before next spring you wont believ me I suppose?

You must conclude that I forgot to thank you for the letter that I receive of the forth instant for I think it is the most agreeable letter I have receive this

portrait and I think my self under great obbligation ^{to you} for it. I know of know way to make these lines acceptable, for I hant seen Miss--- this some time, and ant able to give you any information about her so that I think the most likely way to make this acceptable will be to subscribe myself your ever loving and afectionate Brother Ezra Abbot

Mr John Abbot

I have left room for P. S but hant time to write it Andover November 17

Mr. John Abbot Student Cambridge

Andover December 24th 1811

Sir

This is to inform you that the Committee for supplying the Desk in the South Parish in the Town are desirous, from the character you sustain, of engaging you to preach hear sin sabbath from & after the second sabbath in January next. Be so good as to acquaint us by mail on what we may depend that we may know how to act. It is our earnest desire that you may be hear the third sabbath in next month but, if previous engagements forbid, inform us on what sabbath in January or even in February you will be here and we will by occasional supplies only, keep the Desk for you till the sabbath you name. This latitude is given on account of distance; but our wish & hope are that you will be hear if not on

the third sabbath in January, yet as soon after as practicable. Expecting an early answer, I am personally & on behalf of the Committee, yours with respect,

Ezra Abbot pr. orde

Mr. Nathaniel Tailor