Washington City July 07 1831
My Dear Brother
I received yours on the 12^th of June, on
the first of this month, only by observing it published & writing
to the Post Master for it - By the fineness & quantity of the wri-
ting, I was anticipating a rich feast of news, all the occur-
rences at home-the lists of Births, Marriages & Deaths - the
whole village scandal about - old Maids & unmarried Girls -
sighing lovers & despairing swains & a long history of village
politics & ruthless politicians in fine, of all that is do-
ing - in regard to the present, past & future in the little world
about you.-, Instead of this history I am regaled with a
volley against my previous letter & insinuation against my
Political character. In addition, I was most grievously
disappointed in receiving no more intelligence of
William - for previously to the recept. of your letter
I had noticed the arrival of Capt Goodwin at P-& was
anticipating a history of his voyages-
In the Commencement of this letter I followed the Old
adage "Pay the thrust by attacking in return" I find it
more convenient to over look than answer your inquiries
about the history of my past adventures. Indeed I have
met with none, whose relat. would raise a tear of sym-
pathy or overcome you with horror, every thing having passed
in a common every day manner, and conformable to my character.
I have often commenced letters (which at present I omit
sending, sending) expansive of my situation
& movements & at times a little journal of incidents - & of situations-I had
immediately commenced a letter on my arrival in this
City informing you of my change of residence, but when
here I was so uncertain of my future movements that I
have omitted it until the present & I should not
now write you had I not determined to continue
here or in the vicinity & attend Lectures in the Fall.
I have waited upon Dr. Sewell (some Relat. of Rev. Webster)
& obtained a copy of the Resoluts. by which one student from
each state may attend gratuitously the lectures at Columbian College
upon the certificate of the El Senators of that state, that said stu-
dent comes under the provision of those Resolutions - This
double copy I transmit to you with this letter-& wish
you immediately to procure the signatures of Senators Hill &
Bell- The Certificate of select. may be written below
the Copy of Resolutions, & Hill & Bell should sign as U.S.
Senators of New Hamp.- If you are able to procure their
signatures in one month from this date you will
probably have the opportunity of returning the Certificate
to Washington by Mr. Nathaniel Marden, who intends visiting
Rye about that time or by Hamilton Smith of Durham
who will probably call upon you or Father - of whom
more presently - Mr Mardens is somewhat uncertain
on account of His great press of Business for
he is now engaged in building & finishing at least six Brick Houses.

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There is at the present time some uncertainty as regards
the Medical Department of Columbian College - Whether or not
M.Lectures held (given) next fall - Even if there are none
held here Dr. Sewell says that our Senators Certificate
will, through his recommendat. procure me admittance
gratis to lectures at some other institution - perhaps at Bal-
timore. There can, I think, be no hesitat. in the Sena-
tors signing the Certificate-The Lectures will commence
probably on the 1st of Oct or Nov. As respect the cost &c
in attendg - -- L. here & at the North, there will be no great
difference - that is if I attended at Hanover - but the
benefits derived from other sources are more nu-
merous here. In acquiring a knowledge of anatomy,
practical Dissect. is absolutely necessary - & subjects here
cost $5.00 & there $40. or 50. here a young student may have as
much practice as he wants while studying - without jeal-
ously or persecit. - ;here I could commence practice in 2 years
& teach part of the time - there I must study 3 years with un-
divided attention. Here if I could afford to dress well &
live well, I could have good society, whose business
to discuss public & foreign measures - & weigh public & private
characters - From this place I might get introduced
as Physician or Teacher to Members from any part of U.S.
Good board here is $3.00 pr. W.& Cloths expensive - so that
for the Course, Board & Wash &c would be 50 & as much more for
Cloths &c, of which M must know that - I am short-- & this
Hundred, I shall be under the necessity of obtaing. from
home - When I left home I made a great mistake
in not having some definite place of dedtinat. or a
set of introductory letters - to individuals in diff pla-
ces- my funds not enabling me to wait long to select
a school of the first order - Consequently I was compel-
led to accept of such a situation as offered-By a
misunderstanding about our engagement, the school
was not profitable - & as the schools in the state consisted
principally or entirely of English studies, I concluded to
proceed to Baltimore &c - After arriving I was situated
precisely as on my first arrival at Phil - the People had
no communicat. with B -A set of Clothing somewhat
lessened my purse - My Resource was to a Publicat. & an
Intelligence Office - As a stranger I could not excite
interest as is necessary in procuring a situate. as a private Tutor -
Indeed an Introduct. by a friend is absolutely necessary.
After tramping for some time & my purse warn me to be up &
doing I concluded to proceed to Wash - determining at
last to decide whether I could attend lectures here &
consequently should have to remain in the vicinity -
I came here a month since & 'with hope defamed which
maketh the heart sick' - I have been unable to get into
Business - Schools here have a vacat. on the first of Aug.
& nothing can be expected - I waited upon Gov. Woodbury
but he treated me rather coolly - I called upon
our cousins & in short have made it my residence, ne-
cessity compelling it. They move in what is called
the 'Mechanical Grade' - they have treated me very hand-
somely - though Mrs. Connor, wonders at the silence of
her cousins at the North on which I offer no observat.
though she laughingly ascribes it to the 'Yankys fear'
of his 25 cents - But of their concerns more anon -

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Though I have been and may continue to be on
expenses if I reside here, yet in the fall I should (may) have
opportunity seating myself in a situation convenient
for prosecuting my studies. I know of a school not far
distant of 3 or 400 per year. for certain with privilege of taking extra
scholars-Board &c &c in a Physicians Family $150 per year which
commences about Sept. or Oct. I have made inquires if my
absence should be permitted during winter &c-for I
have determined to attend L this fall at all events even if
you think it best that I should return to the North
Since I have been in Washington I have been particularly indebt-
ed to Hamilton Smith, not only for his endeavors to pro-
cure me employment, but by permitting me to share his
bed & board through his introduct. I expect to give
private Instruct. to a Daughter of Com. Stewart - which
will in part defray my expenses - He returns to N.H. on
a visit next week and will undoubtedly wait upon you &
or father and I hope for my sake you will entertain him
most kindly - Do you not think it would be worth while
to procure me introductory letters if possible from Dr. Cheeewoer or Dr. Pierpoint to
any of his acquaintance - correspondents - &c in the Cities
about here - also from Mr. French- or from any of F.
acquance to Woodbeers &c - Consider on the thought -
One great Obstruct. I find is my appearance of which
I am almost ashamed - & yet am unable to render it
passable - you cannot conceive how far appearances
are carried - for I believe many a one has his best
Linen with ruffles washed on Saturday for Sunday &c Does Will- take
any advantage of his voyage to L to procure him
you or me suits of clothing? A great speculat.
often [---?] made in Cloth - Oliver Gorland is at Georgetown
with N Marden - steady & gets $1.25 pr Day - Levi M became
a gentlemen & entered a Grocery Store-Lutes a Carpenter,
Mrs. Connor & Child & Elira live in the Brick House built
by Uncle Joseph - part of which they rent-Mrs. Connor teaches school
has 20 or 30 Scholars -Will Joseph is attending Book binding with
Gales & Seaton - Aunt Elizabeth - has married a Mr. Fawler a carpen-
ter & has 6 children - lives a short distance by her younger family.
I have resided so long with them that it has become a home-
Eliza resembles Uncle Amos' Family, in Hair- eyes- & long face.
I understand that she was an old "flame" of J[?] Towle[?] W's. She is
handsome - accomplished & quite a bell for young men.
Tell Emily that she would make an agreeable correspondent -
much superior to Mrs. Connor - if interested she can inquire of [----?]
for particulars - or wait till I send you particulars of Uncle J's
life - his affairs at his death-- & the history of the family since
with their present condition, prospects with some observ [---?]
on their characters & dispositions -Will is tall, long & narrow fea-
tures - with a foot that would just fill "the old shoes William
wanted to palm on me"--- But Samuel, the theme of conversa-
tion & pride of the family has died - You seem in your
letter to express a doubt about "Political Creed" - I always held
to Adams for a president though - I did not posses party sprit - enough to go
the whole Hog for every individual under that Banner - to
internal improvements - Tariff &c &c &c &c of Course a Clay Man - In the
'Bank' Question- see Mr. Madison's Letter-which strongly
portrays the weakness of Jackson's attack, & the same train of
argument might be adduced on the subject of internal
Improvement - of the Treaty between Am. & Eng - See
Letters Written at N.York - I do not take as Interest in it as you should

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As respects - Money Matters - I think Father had better hire
me money & enable me to finish my Studies immediately -
As I cannot obtain a school I think I may attend to my
studies here even if I draw upon you at home for the
needful to defray my expenses - But Whether I find employment
or not I shall be under the necessity of calling for Cash now
for clothing --& Perhaps I shall borrow some of Smith
which I hope you will pay & send me more besides -
My clothes last winter were such as would not permit me
to enter decent Society. Father, you observe has nothing
to say to me because I say nothing to him, but he must consider
that when I am writing about my affairs, I am writing
as to you, & that I am thinking of him just as much for what I have
now written is as much for his perusal as yours - but its contents
I hope you will keep from all others that is as regards a
few points - Gratuitous Attendance &c Money Matters &c &c

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At this time I presume there are some letters from Emily or Will- or
some on their way to me, but now probably tarried at Baltimore
or elsewhere as none have been receed - if Will- has written
I hope he has informed me of his next destinat. that I may keep[?]
communicate with him-It would be an easy thing
on his first arrival in any port to drop a line in the Office & I
could answer in a fortnight-to any port- Emily & Joseph with
little one well I hope amid their labours these long days -
I envy you your cool Glass of Lemonade as you stand behind
your counter smoking your big Cigar & listening to the hum of the buz-
zing flies. Does Tho Rand do much business-Explain all
circumstances & rivalries - Does Eliza have any 'Baked
Apples' Sunday? Is [---?] M- & Mary Neorrier ? How does the guardian-
ship &c &c proceed? Is F's Pockets as empty as when the Family hearth
was filled? How Does Warren manage his farm this farmer & Ab-
by her Household affairs? Hope Abby & Warren keep the Mansion
house in good order - & with a distance from old Puss keep
the rats at good distance - If I had more room I might
request a remembrance to all Friends &c
With all due affect- Yours -- CGP