that he has left the sea for poor fellow he has a heavey charge now on his head but providence is good and he is a good head of his own I think. I do not fear if he will not be to oppen hearted but he will do well whatever he gets to do. Dear fellow, I am fond of him and like his wife very well also poor thing. I make not doubt but she will make him a good wife. It will require good management in this country. I have myself