V.C. Nov. 29, 1868


My dear Brother,


I am in debt three letters to you, I believe, and will [?] all of them to the best of my ability.  In opening your letter, I dropped the specimen you sent me and was not able to find it again.  Those you were to send by mail, I have not received.  I just came up from New York last evening where I spent Thanksgiving.  Of course there was a great deal to interest me, and as the weather was charming.  I had a most delightful time.


I am exceedingly desirous of coming home this winter.  The only thing that hinders me in the least is the distance.  The journey will be a long
cold tiresome one.  I would not dread the inconvenience of the journey at the time so much as the fear that it might make me sick.  However, I think that might be avoided by care.  I should not like to make the journey alone at that season, nor should I want you or Carlos to come on here at such an inclement time.  I might find company part of the way & one of your could meet me in some such arrangement be made.  I shall wait anxiously to hear what you think about it.  I received a letter from Carlos the same day yours came.  He spoke of going to Portsmouth soon.


I have been thinking too of some means by which your load could be lightened, and you could again find yourself unencumbered[?] by debt.  It seems an almost hopeless task to
attempt to rise again with such a load holding you down.  You know I have very often said I would do whatever I could to help you and now I am going to verify my assertion.


In order not to be too hasty I have waited a week, and my decision is the same as it was the moment I had read your letter.  I shall be glad to have you sell my ten lots, take the money & settle up your debts; and I shall consider myself more than repaid if I may feel that I have been a real help to you in your great life-work.


I hope you will write me soon again, I send you my best love and prayers and long to see you.


Your loving sister,
Annie


P.S. Please direct Vassar College.  Vassar Female College does not exist.