November 16, 1867
. . . My vacation will come pretty soon, but I know not where
I may go. Will you tell me where I may go? I hope I would study
some during the vacation, but if you find good chance I will work
something to pay my expenses. I asked Prof. Seelye about my
staying in the College room during vacation, but he told me the law
of the college does not allow to keep any students in the rooms during
the winter vacation lest the building should get fire. He invites me
to spend the vacation with him. I don't know myself which way
I should take. Please tell me which way I may take. I will follow
your information.Last Sunday morning Dr. [S. B.] Treat preached at the chapel. In the afternoon Rev. Mr. Wheeler gave full account of his work at Harpoot, and at the evening Dr. Clark made remarks to evangelize Chinese empire, and made a noble statement to send a thousand missionaries to North China within ten years. They were very good and encouraged me very much indeed. I was almost persuaded to go forth to fight against Babylon, and break down the great wall of Satan. Yet I must nourish up myself and must wait until I have full strength and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. This thought keeps me always happy and encourages me to go on my daily studies. . . .