
          any thing definite in regard to any of these plans will
 write you again. I am not sure whether there is a
 Prof. of Chem. at Kenyon College or not but will
 endeavour to ascertain.


 You ask about my preferences  - all other
 things equal I would much prefer a College but
 with the odds of a few hundreds per an. on the
 other side I could give up the College and live
 very contentedly as a single lecturer on Natural Science.
 You see I am becoming avaricious as I grow older -
 hitherto my failings have been on the other side till I have
 learned that money is not only [?] but it is liberty &
 comfort and health too in [?] [?] and I have sagely
 resolved to practice a little of that worldly wisdom which
 in fair weather provides against storms.


 You shall hear from me again before
 many weeks and in the meantime I must beg you
 will accept my best thanks for your friendly offers.


 Most sincerely yours
 W.E.A. Aiken

        