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no serious trouble in school or from outsiders.

Some of the citizens here, have requested me to teach their white children, but I have all I want to do beside.

Trusting in a kind providence which preserved me when standing before the cannon's mouth, and has preserved & supported me through all past dangers & trials.

I remain
Yours respectfully
I. M. Newton

P.S. I have a letter written to send to Rev Savage, also one for Col Palmer.
I.M.N.

Transcription Notes:
Cannon's mouth is an expression