Aug 26th 1881
I would like to see you very much I have many As Written: meny things that I would like to speak of. H has been gone some time and his sign is taken down can it be that he has gone to Scotland after those papers, I shall write to BethelEditorial Note: Bethel, Maine tomorrow and see what I can find out, Is there no work for that committee to do, Is there a prospect of a class soon and must you have it every day the first seven days. I fear we shall lose Mr Orne and I am very very sorry for I did think he was good and true, I want to ask if you have any objections to the students As Written: studants having a regular meeting As Written: meeating once a week here in Boston at their own rooms, and why were the others discontinued As Written: discontimued
The President is failing fastEditorial Note: This is likely a reference to James A. Garfield, President of the United States who was shot on July 2, 1881, and died September 19, 1881. should not be surprised to hear the bells toll