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[illegible] Our little horse is at his old home on a visit. Write me what Church you attend--how you like the preaching, music +c. We missed your flute today. Our little choir looked forsaken. Rickus[?] came to me and wished me to fix up the violin. Think of Uncle David.

I have inclosed a note to Mr. Denison which you will please hand him.

God bless you, my son. Zadoc Long

P.S. Write when you have inclination, & time, [illegible] about what concerns yourself, & about whatever interests you. I shall value your letters highly.

[Written perpendicular to body of letter on bottom:]

Do you stand or sit when you write? Keep your shoulders[underlined] from resting on your chest as much as you can. I think it better to stand than to sit when you are at[underlined] the[underlined] desk[underlined].