Cha^s

 

New Haven Sept. 20^th 1861

 

Dear Father:

                        It is more than a week since I came back, but I trust you, knowing what I have had on my hands, have made all allowances for my neglect in writing. I arrived safely Tuesday night and settled the next day. I have changed my room, so that I can room alone. A fellow offered to pay the rent of my room for a term provided it was not over $10.00 by the middle of this term, if I would take the room he chose, and give him mine. I did it, and am now very pleasantly situated in South Middle, north entry, third story, front middle room—No 58—It is very much pleasanter & every way better, me judice, to room alone. I am not bothered with my chums company, can be alone when I like & live at peace with all men. Beside [?] my old chum, I don't know of a man with whom I would jibe exactly.Yesterday afternoon the celebrated Statement of Facts was held in Alumni Hall—I will send you a poster, that you may see y'r son's name in good sized print. The best judge of such things in college; & who has no extensive personal acquaintance with me, told a friend of mine that "Arms' was the ablest effort of the six". I rather wanted to read my piece to you, both for your correction, and that you might judge whether I had improved any in writing, but as you said nothing whatever of the affair, I thought I wouldn't intrude it.

 

We have a new tutor in Greek Mr Wheeler, who lived with Mr. Gulliver & taught the Falls School. We have but three divisions this term and three studies. Philosophy, Cicero's "Pro A. Cluentio", and Plato. Our instructors are Prof. Thatcher, Tutors Chapin & Wheeler—I enclose my bills. I have been sleeping on the floor thus far & need a bedstead very much. Books & coal must also be bought. I should like the money as soon as convenient, and will / use it economically. I heard via N. York that Sallie went home to the wedding. I suppose she has returned by this time. I shall hope to hear of Frank's appointment somewhere soon. It seems Ned appointed Cha^s Coit Adjutant—That's strange. Please let me hear from you soon. Hoping you are all as well as myself I remain

 

Your aff son

Charles J. Arms

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