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nights, I am not yet quite ready. I hope to get every- 

 thing in order before I sleep. You can write to me 

 readily at any time. 



I have worked very hard for a few weeks past, but I 

 shall now have a fine time to rest. I am in very good 

 health and spirits. 



Mrs. Torrey has a fine boy a few weeks old, and is 

 doing well. Kind remembrances to all, in haste, 



Good-by, A. G. 



TO HIS MOTHER. 



Ship Pennsylvania, 9th Novem'ber, 1838. 

 My dear Mother, — These few lines will be sent 

 on shore in a few minutes by the pilot, and wiU soon 

 reach you. We shall be out of sight of land in less 

 than two hours more, with a fine breeze. The ship 

 has some motion, but I am not at aU sick yet. We 

 have a fine ship and every prospect of a speedy voy- 

 age. I shall write at once from Liverpool. Good-by 

 again to all. Letters are called for, Good-by; re- 

 member me in your prayers. 



Your affectionate son, A. Gray. 



