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study of the law, nothing has intervened 

 since the subject was last named, to induce 

 me to alter the wish I then expressed ; and, 

 as far as I can judge, provided that no serious 

 obstacle opposes itself, I may truly say that 

 the profession of a Barrister is the one which 

 I would wish, if possible, to follow. Of the 

 hard work and close application which is 

 required for such a profession, I am fully 

 aware, and I trust I will not be found want- 

 ing in the necessary qualifications when put 

 to the test. With regard to the College, I 

 have of course nothing fresh to add ; in fact, 

 I imagine this will be fixed between Mr. 

 Dayman and yourself. Christ Church seems 

 to be the one he most strongly recommends, 

 as best suiting my line of study. I hope 

 you w 7 ill excuse brevity, as my watch warns 

 me that I have encroached far beyond my 

 usual hour of rest. With love to my mother 

 and all at home, 



11 Believe me to be 



" Your affectionate son, 



" Henry Dixon." 

 Marriage and its responsibilities appear to 

 have reconciled him to the profession of an 



