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We rec.d your last, in which you speak of James, and
advised me not to let his course toward me interrupt me, I only
have to say that while he chooses to persue such conduct toward me
which is extremely disagreable, yet I do not intend to suffer myself
to be annoyed by him any more than I cannot avoid. I shall
have nothing to do with him, until he acts toward me in a different
manner. Hannah says I ought not mind him in his present state of
mind, but if he has sense enough to treat others decently he
might do the same to me. But I think my best course is to have
nothing at all to do with him. I pd. 10$ for him today.

We are beginning to feel our summer clothes too cool. We
have had some frosty nights. The health of Balt. could not be better
than it is, only 66 deaths last week, which is a very small
proportion, and what is more remarkable still, Havre de Grace
Station has been very healthy indeed. We have neither had sickness
nor musquetoes there this year. I go up every Saturday and
return on Tuesday, having a class to meet on Monday afternoon at
3 Oclock which makes it too late for me to come home on Monday.
But as H. de Grace has very little interest for you, let us now
talk about Guano, and really I have very little to write on that
score. I have been thinking that you and Ellen would be on to see
the Fair which is now going on here. Not the worlds Fair, nor yet
a Leesburg Fair, but the Fair of the Mary.d Institute, and then
you can get more satisfaction about Guano. It still remains scarce
and high. A vessel comes in occasionally with a small quantity of
the precious article, but not at all equal to the demand, and the
agt. says that they cannot get Vessels to bring it in, and that is
the reason of its scarcity.

I paid Mr. Curlet (the confectionary) his bill soon after
the things were sent, and omitted to mention it in my last. I do
not mean by this to dun you for it, but to inform you how it
stands. If you do not come on before the 15th Inst. you can bring
Mr. Orrs Quarters rent with you. Eliza and I often talk about
your pop visits and we want you to give us a longer visit this
time so that we may have a little talk about things in general.

The man with court house railing says he will keep you
advised of his progress in the work. I called to see him but he
was not in, and being a long walk I have not time tossee him this
morning before the mail closes.

Tell Bro Rodgers I saw his Father last night at the Fair,
and the family are well. I also saw Wm. there who seems to be getting
better health. We are all well, for which we feel thankful to
our heavenly Father. We will expect to see you soon in Balt. May
all the blessings of Kind providence be yours, and may we all be
found faithful servants when we are called to our examination. Our
love to all.