DemingHorace18640924_005

Andover Sept. 24. 1864
Dear Brother
I was very glad to hear from
you and I am also glad that you like to milk, I am sure
I never thought it was "fun". What does Mother do with
all the milk now I am gone? Do you think the old
cow misses me any. You did not say in your letter
whether you had expected my commands with regard
to Hooky, Prince &c &c. Do write and tell me
about them and if you have not done as I told you
set about it immediately. What did you see at the
fair? Was there many people in town? When did
Cool Cornings company leave town and who were
in it? I suppose you think me rather inquisitive
to ask so many questions, but then you know
I am very much interested in the things in Palmyra
though far away from home, and besides I am in
yankee land and I presume have imbibed some of
their customs. I am glad you are doing so well in
your studies, study hard, don't be afraid to work at
an example or difficult sentence long after the case
seems hopeless. Be at the head of your class if
possible. We (the senior class) have engaged Mr. Gougs???
to lecture for us within two or three weeks and Aitemas?
Ward next term, there will be others in the course of