Transcribe Orton, James. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1855-11-19)

our destiny - are one and the same. You have conversed with Science. I with Religion; - but we hope eventually to meet, and pursue the same line of life. Though our object be similar, we shall not interfere; for we already see two contemporaneous giants - Hugh Miller and Agassiz rejoicing in each others strength. I don't think I have even longed for an earthly blessing so much as I have the pleasure of studying with you this winter. My intense desire for it has taken away al- most every other desire. I have tried my best </u literary > efforts (</u theatrical>, I have none.) in winning the confidence and interest of the man of wealth; but so far have failed to touch the right chord. I have been willing sometimes to sell