A happy New Year to Louisa my dear, And many a blessing her heart to cheer, As I very well know, you hate a live beau, I send you one, thats made of dough, You’ll like him much, (as Bill say’s) “by thunder,” For such a fine fellow, is really a _wonder_, He’s a miracle Louisa, without any doubt, And when his good qualities you shall find out, Soon as modesty sweet, will allow you to meet him, You’ll love him so dearly, I fear you will eat him. 1819. [_Copy of School bill of Annie Chester._ 1819.[47]] Miss Chester Tuition one quarter $6 Entrance $1. School expenses 12½ 1–12½ 3 & 4^{th} vols of universal history 1–34 ———— $8–46½ Received payment S. PIERCE Miss Chester To Rev. Dr. Beecher D^r To board twelve weeks at 2^{50} per week $30.00 Candles .40 ——— $30.40 Litchfield Aug. 4: 1819 Received payment for Dr. Beecher JOHN P. BRACE [_Letter of Mary Chester,[48] daughter of Elisha Chester; Litchfield Ct. May 29. 1819_] LITCHFIELD MAY 29^{TH} 1819 DEAR MOTHER