Pittsford. Oct. 5. 1843.Dear beloved Teacher. Hearing off so favorable an opportunity I devote a few leisure moments in writing to you. I regret very much it has been so unpleasant since you left. I fear you have not been able to pursue your journey as you expected.
I have listened to your kind instructions a long time, I am afraid my consince [sic] will upbraid me for not profiting more by them.
Nothing new has transpired since you left, only our librarian is removed, and Mr. Horton has taken his place, Mr. Horton has moved into Mr. Shermons house, and Mr. Shermons boards with them.
We have had a little visitor at school this afternoon. Miss Helen Granger, and the spring pole not being in readness [sic] she could not assist in practising Callisthenics.
Our school continues interesting. I think hours here never passed away so pleasantly in all my life as they have since I comenced [sic] attending school near the locust grove.
Miss Ione Armington sends her love to you, and says she has had all good lessons since you left, and has been tardy but once.
I have learned that Mr. Winslow is not expecting to continue his school through the winter. A gentleman from Burlington has aplide [sic] for it. It is thought he will succed [sic] in getting it.
You have not been absent so long, as to lose your interest in our school. I have had one mediate lesson, one more than I design to have. when you here [sic] from me agane. [sic]
Give my love to Frances, and also to Miss Smith if she has arrived.
It is growing very late, and I must bid you good night.
I hope you will answer this short letter soon. Jane Eliza who stands near by sends much love, beleve [sic] me ever your friend and pupil. Harriet A. Buck.