Bartlett, I. Chapin. Letter to father (June 3, 1859)

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Danville June 3rd 59 [June 3, 1859]

Dear Father

Yours of the 31st and 1st both came to hand yesterday evening. The former a day behind time and I must confess a little more pleasant to read than some before them. I would however say that I make no more promises as regards to my report [illegible word] "As human hopes are oft deceiving". Will Mr. Worrill be [illegible words] examinations are you informed in relation to it? The Senior class have just finished their examination and contrary to all expectations had a very good one. Will Young son of the late Pres took the valedictory if everything goes on smoothly. That is in the regular order of things. You may expect me home on the night of the 2nd of July which will be Saturday, of course starting from here that morning. Our commencement exercises are [unclear: held?] on Thursday & Friday.

Has anything passed between you and the Dr. in regard to taking us next session? If not it would be well to do it or else instruct me to. As regards books for the Junior year I

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had thought it would be policy to get Browns Philosophy & metaphysical work and one which will require a great deal of study as soon as I returned and carefully read over the first volume anyhow. I look forward to our next year with a good deal of pleasure, as my studies will be very materially changed, and instead of this everlasting Greek and Latin which I have for 3 years past with wonderful [illegible word] been struggling with. I will have metaphysics, astronomy, geology, Latin we will take up one part of the session, Greek the next, mathematics we will bear with for about 4 months. Mrs. Green has said nothing about that balance of acct. [account] since reported. I will endeavor however to follow your instructions.

We are now rather busier than usual preparing for the final. Seems of the departing Sophomore year generally understood to be the hardest in the whole course, Senior not excepted. It is no mystery then that we should prepare to bid it a [illegible word] farewell and look with feeling of delight to that of the stately junior. All at present, yours [I. Chapin Bartlett scratched out]