
          something of the value of the situation which he occupies and
will not be quick to leave; appears to be more prudent
than formerly and has need to be so since he has lost his
situation at Lawrenceville which lessens his means by the
sum of 400 dollars. I have no doubt that Dr Gray would
be an acquisition to the College and from my intercourse
with him at your house I have formed a high opinion of his
mind and acquirements and would do all in my power consistent
with what I might deem my duty to others, to forward his
interest but at present I see no indication of a change
in our arrangements for the present year. All our Tutors will
remain and no new post will probably be created at the
next meeting of the Trustees They will do nothing in anticipation
of the success of the 100000 dol. subscription as that is an
affair of the Alumni Association. We will confer on this
subject when you come to Princeton

I am anxious to see your ne plus ultra of a Pneumatic
Trough - Some arrangements must be made to pay
for it The appropriation must come directly from the
Trustees as an extra to the chemical department.
My family as well as myself will be much rejoiced if you
will make arrangements to remove to Princeton Mr [?]
says that there is a house to let near the Semenary several
new buildings have been erected during the last Autumn
and I hope you will be able to procure one to answer your purposes.

Received a letter a few days since from Bache who wishes
me to hint to you that a letter of acceptance to the Society
would be in order. I gave mine in person at the time
of making my communication

As I hope soon to see you in Princeton I will defer
other communications until we meet - I must however
trouble you with a commission for me which I fear
will give you some labour in executing

About two or three months since I received a letter
from a person in New York named Hans stating that
he had received a [crossed out: letter f] package for me from our
mutal Friend John Turnbull from Edinburgh
that he did not like to send the package by the ordinary

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If I do not write often I give good measure when I do write as you will allow
before you [have?] decyphered the whole of this [?]
        