very stormy discussion of that point I spoke to you of in my
last. The opposition of parties has run very high. It is
gaining fearful ground in the country. I tremble for what may
be the issue.

"I am quite well again. Mr. Haye has been very attentive and
kind, and the Chancellor has shewn himself very friendly.

"I expect Will will be at home as soon as I am myself. I wrote
to him that he had better do so. I cannot afford to keep him
any longer there, and there seems nothing better for him to do
at present but to come home. I hope for better days.

"Love to all till I see you, my dear wife and children,

"W. Landholm.


"My son Winthrop, this word is for you. I am coming home soon
I hope to relieve you of so much care. Meanwhile a word. I
want Sam to go into the north hill-field with the plough, as
soon as he can; I think the frost must be out of the ground
with you. I intend to put wheat there and in the big border
meadow. The bend meadow is in no hurry; it will take corn, I
guess. You had better feed out the turnips to the old black
cow and the two heifers."


The letters were read at last, and folded up, by the
respective hands that held them.