trespassed upon; and that the oarriole and other things

are under cover. Let hr. Davies, Bell, or any other friend,write

once a month by packet; and so that I may not have a bundle of letters together and then not have any for a long time, see that other friends write once a fortnight by forwarding to the care of Mr.01ark, Merchant, Halifax. You would be surprised to see the elegant buildings,etc. here; and the number of vessels, people, and curiosities. I had a great desire to return with Rhodes; could I raise the means of getting my types, etc., I would return immediately, but as I cannot, I think I shall remain here this winter, by which I will be enabled to lay something by. In case I should not manage it otherwise, I should like to sell the mill stream, and Yankee Hill Land, and also Pasture Lot 194. Make enquiry about a purchaser; I have arranged for a press in Halifax; and have seen a type foundry in Boston where they make good type. I am engaged in Providence, printing the Laws, etc. and make $9.00 per week having the preference of work; there are 2 presses continually going, and 2 hands employed. They print the Farmers' and Manufacturers' Jour- nal twice a week, the Religious Intelligenoer once a week, with a great variety of job and book printing. I board with the family of Mr. Miller the proprietor.

I must now conclude with my love and respects , to all relations and friends, wishing them individually ” every happiness, and remain,

Yours, Jas. D. Haszard. P.S. Keep an eye toward your sisters, and if any are

paying their attentions to them, let them make known their intentions to you, which they will not hesitate in doing if they are honorable; if not dismiss them with spirit, aid let them know that you are their guardian.

2nd Letter, November 9, 1822

Dear Brother:

I wrote Mr. Davies a few days ago, informing him I should not return this fall, for sundry reasons; amorg them, my inability to purchase type,for the want of funds sufficient

I am in very good health and spirits,though Prov- idence, and many sections of the United States are sickly to an alarming extent. It has been the dispensation of Provi» dence to bereave us of one of our ecusins, Sarah B. Cole