Transcribe Arink, Ellen M. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1855-12-01)

You are quite conversant, by this time doubtless, with the French tongue, do you think or dream in it yet? What special savens are in your favors? are they men known to fame? and what study or studies, are you giving prime attention to ? I desire in- formation on these particulars please, for you will write to me again won't you? Do you like the French ladies, are they after your taste, or do ^they^ not bear comparison with American demoiselles? How do you spend your Sabbaths of course you listen to french preaching mostly, I hope it is Protestant & evangelical. I have confidence in your