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present but I have a great deal of anxiety about him there is so much wickedness here in his sight but he resists temptation so far vey well for a boy of his age one good thing of him he is in with me as soon as night comes but I do not no what the result will be but hope for the best I have made a trade with him not to smoke any more I have bought a watch that I gave ten Dollars for he agreed not to smoke any more if would give him the watch and ten Dollars in gold money beside so if any thing happens to me I want you to see that he has it he is hearty and ruged as a bear so far and perfected contented as yet he is very anxious to have a letter from home you must some of you write