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which, if properly improved, + exercised, will make you sufficiently distinguished in the desirable attainments of this world. You have need, more than money, to check your desire for what may be termed the innocent [underlined] pleasures [underlined] of life-- a desire that may contribute much to your real happiness, if not indulged too [underlined] much, + always restrained, when it would interfere with your more [underlined] important [underlined] obligations [underlined] as [underlined] a [underlined] man [underlined]. You have a very feeling [underlined] heart [underlined], whose quick + strong impulses must [underlined] be [underlined] guarded [underlined] by prompt [underlined] discretion [double underlined], or they will lead you into many errors [underlined] + follies [underlined].

You are young, strong of body, free from vicious habits, possessing many advantages over young men in general; And, now [underlined], I say, when you return to us, it shall be an era in your life, + you shall begin a more Self-Dependent [underlined] course [underlined] of action. I think it is time. I have overdone my duty, I fear, as a monitor. You can remember, you cannot [underlined] forget, my lessons upon almost every subject within the compass of human experience. You have improved in self [underlined] control [underlined] . Make yourself perfect in this virtue. You have improved in your manners. Become a bright example of real [underlined] politeness, politeness founded upon the Christian rule of doing [underlined] unto [underlined] others [underlined] as [underlined] you [underlined] want [underlined] they [underlined] should [underlined] do [underlined] to [underlined] you [underlined]. Be it so. Good morning. Yours

Most Affectionately Zadoc Long �