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have reduced me lo a state of much debility ; and, un- 

 til the cough be gone, I cannot be permitted to take any- 

 strengthening medicines. This places me in an awk- 

 ward predicament ; but I think I perceive a degree of 

 expectoration this morning, wbich will soon relieve me, 

 and then I shall mend apace. 



Under these circumstances, T must not expect to see 

 you here at present : when I am a little recovered, it 

 will be a pleasant relaxation to me. 



* * * * 



Our lectures began on Friday, but I do not attend 

 them until I am better. I have not written to my mother, 

 nor shall I while I remain unwell. You will tell her 

 as a reason, that our lectures began on Friday. I know 

 she will be uneasy if she do not hear from me, and still 

 more so, if I tell her I am ill. 



I cannot write more at present, than that I am 

 Your truly affectionate brother, 



H. K. White. 



