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Dr. Frederick Robert Bernard Collection (MUM01719). Archives & Special Collections, University of Mississippi Libraries.
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Oxford University, Miss March 26, 1871 My dear Ma Time has winged another week and in a rapid flight brought me to another Sabbath of my existence within the classic walls of, probably, my future "Alma Mater" and as the morning dawns dark and [lowering] banishing with its humid ether, the sweet and delicate perfumes that the soft and gentle breezes of lovely spring but a few days ago, wafted from the new born blossom and tender herb into my aerial window, my mind, instinctively reverts to the circle of loved ones at home, as well the joy and pleasures that have been in [illegible word] that sacred and much cherished abode. I suppose ere long you can, with comfort, draw four chairs on to the front gallery and regale yourselves of the [picturesque] and antique scenery just opposite "Fauburg Canon" the booming lake whose glassy surface is now and then, disturbed by some joyous water fowl that skims the deep from side to side in high born glee at the sport or perhaps you behold with deeper meditation and interest the old, tottering buildings that are interspersed through the thick cottonwood trees and which seem to linger as monuments to the pristine splendor and prosperity of our little villa, in some of which, particularly one, you remember to have spent many pleasant hours- all might bear the inscription "[Troja Ilium fuit]" I assure dear Ma I was a little disappointed this week at the non receptance of the [illegible word] letter, especially as I have been anxiously looking for some money as I am almost entirely without shoes and owe for board and washing. I have a due regard for the paucity of currency at the present time and wish to be as saving as possible but now I am in actual need. Day after day passes on, not much occurring to mar the peace and tranquility of the College or to change the usual routine; the students will once an a while catch a dog or an unafending bovine and append a fire ball to his tail; or in [illegible word] disguise serenade the Profs with Jews Harps and the beating of pieces of tin; but with those exceptions all is quiet. And now let me thank you for, and recompense you with my best love, once more for the nice box. With the greatest love to all. I remain yr. devoted son Fred