Transcribe Ward, Henry L. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-05-26)

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       I have explained to him that it is

for the interest of the Establishment of to keep one in training so that I will not forget all that I know about the casts. I think it quite probable that he will send me.

       You say "improve every opportunity for

elocution and composition". The classes at the Free Academy are so very large and numerous that I have only been able to speak twice since Sept. I have joined a class under Miss Hale, a first rate elocutionist, and spend two hours every Monday evening, in practice. Of course I practice out side of class and thus manage to get a great deal more benefit than possible from the Acad.

       I think I mentioned in my last letter that

Frank had gone lame, and was generally sick. He seems to be recovering for he has twice jumped the gate leading from the Yard of the Large Museum into the road., you remember that this is nearly four feet high. Pretty good jump for a sick horse.

       The newse around Rochester isvery

limited. Alice is happy in the posession of the handkerchief that you sent her. Charles is working very steadily. Every one well. Your affectionate son Henry L. Ward