I should be happy, if all the rest of the world were shut out. Your absence leaves a void which can be supplied from no other source. I feel that the best half of my existance is torn away. Our dear little daughter will repeat puppa after very prettily, her little eyes glistening with pleasure all the while, but I am not sure as she recollects what the word means: if her father were here she would soon learn. But I must be still, and submit cheerfully to every dispensation. I feel that I am too apt to repine. God has been merciful and good, I have many blessings, many comforts left, and, my dear one, I hope may yet return to your family in peace -- Mother and Sister Burrington send love to you. There is a sleigh ride in agitation for next week. Thirty couples are invited. Sister Burrington and Martha will probably go, but I shall stay at home. I have no desire to join in such parties of pleasure-
I was happy to learn by the Star that Mr. Caswell is Treasurer of the College.  What is Mr. Rice about all this time?  I have not written half I wished to but my mind seems bewildered. Adieu, may the Lord bless and preserve you.

			S.M.W.