Yale College

New Haven  Mar 31^st 60

 

Dear Father—

                        Your note came duly to hand yesterday. Since then your humble serv't has joined Yale College. You know we have a probation of six months before we are matriculated. The faculty think my moral character & intellectual advancement will admit of my joining this venerable institution: so last night I took the oath & "signed the constitution" Quite a number were not this highly favored & some declined to sign from conscientious scruples—but as Mr. Paine explained that it only signified an intention to obey the laws of college / and as that is my intention I most willingly signed. My respected chum is on his way to Norwich to vote. He will return in the 10½ o'clock train Monday morn. As to my expenses I owe Ware $25.33 and my board bill will be about 22.00. I have money enough to pay for my boots & my washing bill & my fare home. This will make me all square for the term, except my term bill $6.00. The board bill may not be quite $3.00. I do not know yet. Mothers request about my photograph was rather late I sent the letter the day before. I recite my last lesson / before examination in 10 minutes. I shall be home probably Tuesday afternoon—possibly not until Wednesday. I am aching to get home though the term has seemed very short. Hyde called on us yesterday. He is on his way to Norwich to vote, as you probably know. I shall be lonely tomorrow without my chum. The Shams had a smashing torchlight procession last night composed mostly of Irish & Dutch patriots. The struggle is at hand now. Don't forget to vote & "God speed the right". No time for more. I shall expect to hear from you early in the week. With a great deal of love to the folks I am

Your Aff son Cha^s

 

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Chas    Ap. 2/60

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