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When you feel sick, - when your head aches, or you are in any way indisposed, you may not work, and they will not expect you to. Never [underline] be afraid, when you are unwell or when more service is required of you than you feel able to perform, to tell them so, & they will [underline] & must [underline] excuse you. Yours & c. truly & affectionately Z. Long

I will send your [apply?] next week if you wish -& can afford to pay freight [?] by [?] you will have them. [?] Do Wilson spent the afternoon here & [?][?][?] many things.

Your letters are very interesting, saving that they excite our sympathies too painfully for your sufferings at the desk & as being separated from us. Your advice to John is good. Bear up, my boy, & be cheerful