To Alpheus Hardy
January 20, 1866
I am very well through God's mercy and your care. Dear Sir,
I am not able how to explain my great thankfulness to you, but in
my mind only. When I rest from my study I always remember
God's mercy and your care, and give thanks to Him, and pray to
Him for you, "Bless him who helps the poor for thy name's sake."
Please tell me when your friend will go out from Boston to Yokohama.
I hope to send letters to my father and my friend who lives in
Hakodate to let them know of my present success. . . .
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