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[From a little Wanderer to his Mother.]
"HOME AT LAST."

C. M., H. Co., MD., June 26, 1866.

MY DEAR MOTHER: I take my pen in hand to let you know
that I am well I do like to stay here very much I would like
to see you well if you can come if they do let me go to Balti-
more some times I will go up to see you but the contract
seas that I cannot go unless Mr 8 goes himself

good by Dear Mother
your effectionathe son

E K

ANSWERS FOR HIMSELF.

G. A. Co., PA., May 22 1866.

To

Childrens' Aid Society,

Ba.ltimore, Md.

Mr M having received a circular from you, and is sick, I
will answer it for him, as well as I can. You say you would
be pleased to hear from me, and how I am getting along. I
am gettng along very well and think I am giving satisfaction
to Mr. M. I like my place very well. I have been attend-
ing school about three months this year, and have made con-
siderable progress in my studies. I was always at the head
of my class. I go to Church, and Sunday School every Sun-
day, and I think have improved in a moral and religious re-
spect, or at least am trying to do so. I was in Washington
and Baltimore last fall, and expect to go this fall, if I live
that long, and retain my health. I have no more to say at
present, and must bring it to a close.

I remain yours truly,

J. H. P.

"AN OUTCAST."
Parents debased Vagrants.

June 11, 1866.
MR. PALMER,

I now seat myself to let you know how I am getting along