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an unneccessary supply of light and cold. I thought my mind was sufficiently prepared to meet the objections to a [[underlined]] home [[/underlined]] where the marks of Oppression has not entirely been obliterated, but I must confess, that to live in a [[underlined]] hut [[/underlined]] with a fire on the hearth, no Carpets on the floor no Window to give light, the door open from early morn untill evening is something that had escaped my thoughts, and I do not think that my health will allow me to remain here, this Winter. When I see the little children come a distance of 3 and 4 miles to school an exhibit such deep anxiety to learn, and the more aged willing to do any thing in their power to acquire knowledge I feel for a time as if here I ought to remain under all circumstances [[end page]] [[start page]] if I can have things more comfortable I will remain here if [[underlined]] not, [[/underlined]] I shall ask to be relieved at the end of the month please direct to St Clement Bay P.O Yours Very Respectfully [[signature]] Emeline Sullivan [[/signature]] P.S. I have not heard from my daughter since I left home Will you be kind enough to write to [[underlined]] her [[/underlined]] and let me know if she is sick, as I feel very anxious about her, for which favour I shall be greatly Oblidged direct to her 510 Chestnut St Camden