Transcribe Orton, James. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1856-03-01)

upside down at top of page- Duminish Forbes, Hubbard, Lincoln,, Marsh, Niven, Richards,, & Saving is teaching C.Michelle is arriving in Missouri] Since leaving the Theological Seminary I have been engaged in reading till lately my eyes have given out and am obliged to quit my studies for the present. My use (and abuse) of my Eyesight in the Preparatory School and in College, now compel me to hold up for a while and whether I shall be able to study during next summer God only can tell. Oh, Ward, what shall I do? I know you will sympathize with me - a classmate, a fellow - student, a co-worker in the field of Science. It does seem to me I ought to leave my books for a season and to </u travel. >. Not only my </u Eyes> but my </u whole system > demand relaxation. But how shall I? All hope seems to be cut off. Let me ask you here