George Henry French 1857 (1845-1867)

up my mind to go into a mill with my kind of grace I am waiting to hear from Frank, and then I shall decide on something. I suppose you see that quite a number went out with Caleb Cushing for the same purpose that I should go. Write soon. Address to the Care of C. F. Battles Lowell,

I have the pleasure to be your friend, Joseph P. Battles.

Mr. George H. French Boston Ms.

Care of Baker & Crokey

Joseph P. Battles, May 28, 1843 received 30 inst.

PAID

Dear Brother, After having delayed writing so long I now commence, but has nothing in particular to say. B why say I thus can any brother or sister be in want of something to say? I think far otherwise. I am now quite well and hope you are also.

I thought of you after you wrote as to your being sea-sick. I hope you was not as sick as you anticipated. How long did you stay I some expected to see you up here last week, and more especialy after I heard, J. P. B. was here. I received your epistle by him, - was very glad of one after so long a time. I have some things to say concerning him -- but forbear thinking them foolish

What is he doing in Boston? I hope he is not a loafer. He spoke of his father's wishing me to visit them, and in quite strong terms. I should like to very much could I without so much expence. He mentioned that you would like to have me visit Boston. Do you think Mrs. Hettridge would like to have me? You know I should like to very much. Should like to stop and attend school this winter, and I shall unless I attend at Lowell. I think. Joseph informed me that you thought I had better not. He also. I cant conceive the reason why. but I will leave this until I see you which may be in a week or so. I have got to get me a cloak and the expence will not be more ^not so much to go to Boston and get it, providing Mrs Ht. will assist me. I also want me a muff which will be cheaper there than here. If I come next week, I will send you a paper and the time when I should like to have you meet me. Please just mention it to Mrs. H. I recieved a brief letter from Mary Jane this week. I now am enjoying much in thinking of cominggoing there. I almost fancy my self there now

It will be very uncertain how long I stay. perhaps it may be so that dear Augusta Battles will be there at the same time I hope so at least for I want to see her very much, and hope I shall have the pleasure of it this Winter. It seems as though my attachment had increased for during her absence.

If you see her before I do give my love to her, my respects to her brother. My love to Frances. I hope she is a good girl.

Tell her that her kitten has improved greatly since she left. I suppose you see that I am any thing, and every and every thing. I am in my room alone writing on a book placed in my lap. I was just about to close but a large number of thoughts rush into my mind which I must scratch down. 1st. Uncle C's wedding. He is certainly married, and came to meeting last Sunday with his lady. He looked as nice, as nice could be. I went with Uncle Hiram to the wedding. 2^ndly. Your shirts I was much surprised that you had not got them. I expected you would have them the first of this term. Aunt Sarah thought she could make them soon after she took them. I was very sorry that I could not make them but it was impossible, considering the time I had. 3^ly. Our school is to be examined next Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday evening there will be an address before the school in the hall in the Accademy. I wish you could come, although you would not be much edified I think

I now think I have written all. So from your friend, and sister Augusta, Good Night

M. A. F. Nov 17, 1843. Wed 19th inst.

[post stamp: ANDOVER NOV 18. MS.]

Mr. George H. French Care of P. R. Southwick Boston Mass