Dear Calvin

The country air is most invigorating today. Bundle up and come right along. I think the present quiet about the Manse here is a little oppressive on Mr. Fletcher, some Hamiltonians needed to break up the monotony. the lot falls upon you, and I may add sub rosa¹ that the corn is ready. Start on Monday if convenient, I will meet you that day (15th) in Exeter. Kind regards in which Mrs. Fletcher joins to your good mother and all the others.

Expecting you on Monday

Collin Fletcher

¹ In secrecy or confidence
The Concise Oxford Dictionary 8th Edition. R.E. Allen Ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press, (1990)