Your words of council were like bread to the hungry. I have read & reread your letterEditorial Note: This letter is not extant. many times, trying each time to gain a better understanding and I think I am gradually gaining in knowledge & Truth but it seems to me that I am very slow to see or understand to what I ought to be after your instructions to me.

Surely if it is better for me to work this out entirely alone, do not allow anyone As Written: any one to help me. I am trying to live & practice Truth, and feel that I am gaining vantage ground slowly but sure. There is not a night but what I am awakened with a belief of suffocation or Asthma yet I think the fear seems weaker each day or time, and I know that if I am earnest sincere & persevering that Truth will prevail.

I am not discouraged & shall fight it out on this line if it take a life time.

I have been told many times in my past life that there was a work for me to do where I could be a great benefit to humanity. I have found it, and when it comes to the summing up I do not mean to be found wanting.

I hope to be the means of sending several Students to you your next class.

I have not heard from Mr SladeEditorial Note: This is likely Henry Slade. since he studied with you, but have heard that he was going to write me and wanted to see me now more than ever.