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have given away but I do not apprehend that I shall take enough this year to find me in pocket money.   My expenses could not be less than they are, in any part of America where there is an opportunity of studying the art.  If my improvement answers the expectations of my instructor, I shall be very happy.
     I have seen as much of London and its curiosities as my time and purse would allow, & have taken several excursions with my friends into the country with which I was much pleased. 
     The paternal advice you gave me in your letter, has never been erased from my memory & to be able to follow it will ever give me great pleasure. 
     I requested my Father to send his letters post paid to you, and to request you to forward them to me, & must beg you to excuse me for taking