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Hartford, June 14, 1814.

My dear Mary,

I received your letter by Mrs. Perkins who delivered a verbal message from you. Whether she remembered all, or whether I shall is not certain. However, we will send you all which we can think of, and next time you must write. In your letter you begin on a kind of school journal with which we are much pleased. Continue it, my Dear, with every possible endeavor to improve and you most certainly will, under your present instructress. Does Mrs. Hooker either see or hear your remarks on History? Let me know in your next. Tell nie everything that relates to you of any consequence and do not retain even that for which you think I should reprove, if there should be such. A walk you mention to the Falls. I am glad to know you have been there. 'Tis a delightful spot, but take care, my Dear, and not encourage that walking disposition of yours. Keep it with all other extravagances, under good subjection.

Do you sew at school? You must let me know before you are out of work, that I may send more. Sally and Betsey Norris are going to Norwich tomorrow. I shall request them to call and see you, and you can send them by a bundle if you wish. Moore's geography, Dubold's arithemtic and Smith's Grammar, if it is to be found in town, with two or three articles of clothing, which I shall send with this letter. You had better finish the gloves which I send immediately as you may want them. A slate and pencil you had better purchase there.

We all remain much as when you left us, the children have this moment returning from school, all in high glee. Catharine goes like a good girl every day. Elizabeth send love and wishes you to write to her. Mason's love to you, and all the boys. Harriet joined Mr. Strong's Church the last Sabbath, also your young acquaintance Mrs. Hall. Do not forget, my dear, and remember your morning chapter.

Be a good girl and believe me Your Affectionate mother

Mary A. Cogswell

N. B. My affectionate regards to Mr. & Mrs. Goddard and children. Smith's grammar cannot be found. Alice sees me writing, spells "sorry," says she shall kiss you when you when You come home.