Transcribe Orton, James. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1855-02-13)

I have handed over Hills" letter </u Forbes > is teaching, I ^do^ not ^know^ exactly where, as soon as he returns I will deliver his. But I cannot wait for him I want this on the way. I will tell him to write also; & I shall probably add a word or two. The College travels on to the same old tune. We have 53 in our class. The Nat. History Socy is more flourishing than Ever I am nearly this way . term of office as first President; Dunwock will probably follow. We have beer & am now making an effort to Science as a </u Temple, > and I think it will go up next year. We are also corresponding for a lecturer to deliver before us next Commencement. There is at present a furious Revival in Town & it is gradually extending into College.

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As might be expected it was a hard - road to travel; but I tell you it was production of considerable health &