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Buckfield Sept. 8 1852 My dear son Zadoc, Think of me, this sultry morning, in my _____ __ _____ ____ [four words - ?], at my accustomed place, at the window in Grandm'am's room, - the table at which I am sitting heaped up with all sorts of things - dictionaries, diaries, day books, newspapers +c +c. Having picked up the apples, + watered the horse, + gathered the sweet corn for dinner, - I will limber up that same old pen, and discourse a-while with you. By dint of imagination I will call you to my side, + think, for the time being, you are listening with interest to what I say upon subjects in order as they may come to mind — The High School, here, commenced last Monday, with 32 pupils. There are now 36. The question was raised, - whether there should be one, or two, teachers. It being finally submitted to the scholars, they unanimously decided to have but one, + it appearing evident that Brown was preferred, Foster withdrew. The prospect is favorable for a good school. Brown quit the P. Office + gives his undivided attention to his business as instructor. F.O[?].J. Smith called on me yesterday, + we had a ride, + a long talk, together. He has given the people interested in the[?] Extension, 2 weeks further time to raise $1[2 or 3?]000. that is yet lacking to make up the necessary amount of contributions. Mr. Robinson, Engineer, has been here, + surveyed 2 lines over my grounds, one near my house, on the north side, + one through my door yard + garden, on the south, either of