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Po 'keepsie Nov. 25th 1865
My Dear Parents,
Dont be frightened at receiving a letter from me a little sooner than usual I wished to write sooner but have not had time. I have a very important request to make and I want an answer as soon as possible. I want to give up German. Perhaps you will say that is not an important as you expected but it is of some importance. I am afraid you will not like it but I have considered the "pros. & cons." and I really think it best. I have come to the conclusion with you that I have a little to much to do and if it would
Rhetoric and Prof. Buckum brings up so many points which I should love so
dearly to study up and read about and now I do not have time I like German
very much or at least think I should if I had a teacher 1 liked but I think
the advantages are better in the other^ studies and I could improve myself
more by giving up more of my time to them for I shall never have such
advantages in those branches I know and I am sure I could get as good
advantages in German anywhere. Besides my French is getting very interesting now and I dont want to have any cause for slighting that. I like my teacher in that very much now and I think from all 1 can Judge her pronunciation
You have been very good about writing this week I believe. Give my love
to all enquiring friends and believe me ever your affectionate and loving
Ellen. Mary Cornell bought her a hat in Po'keepsie a few days ago for fifteen dollars. Quite pretty.