The following letter was sent by a man to his son at college; "My dew son,—l write to send you two p tir of my old breeches, that you may have a new coat made out of them. ; Also some new socks which your mother has just knit by cutting down some of mine. Your mother fends you ten dollars without iny knowledge, and for fear you would not use it wisely I have kept back half, and only sent you five. Tour mother and I arc well, except; that your sister has gotthe measles, which we think would spread among the girls if Tom had not bad it before, and he is the only one left. Ihoue jok will d) honour to my teachings; i£ not, you are an ass, and your mother and, my« : self your affeeiioaate parents.,"
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Thames Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 1885, 3 November 1874, Page 3
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140Untitled Thames Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 1885, 3 November 1874, Page 3
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