BurrillJames18200302_001

Andover March 2d 1820

Dear Father

I recieved [received] yours of the 20th together with a
letter with 90 dollars. I have paid all my bills but
Mr Farrars school bill 6 dollars I have paid half of it
but I did not have enough to pay the half. It was for
2 terms at 6 dollars per term. I shall not get any bills
this term except having a pair of shoes mendinged [mended]

I arrived here saturday after a pleasant journey
Benjamin & Levi board at Mr Abbots but I board
at Mr Lockes. I could not get in at Mr Abbots with
them. I met Amelia at Mr [Frothinghams?] in Boston
I am in good health hoping you enjoy the same
great blessing.

your affect [underlined] [affectionate]

&

Dutiful [underlined]

son [underlined]

James [underlined]

PS Excuse the shortness for I am not a good long letters