This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER IV AT KENYON COLLEGE, 1840-1841 --JUNIOR YEAR Gam Bier, October II, 184a Dear Mother: -- Here I am once more at my four years home and enjoying my full share of content and happiness. Upon the whole, I am glad that I came back with the intention of remaining through the winter. Though our teachers are not as yet at their posts, I am so situated that I think, so far as depends upon my own exertions, I shall gain much by remaining. At present we recite to the Bishop and shall continue to do so till the President arrives. As a teacher I like him very much. I am very much pleased with my room and roommate (Solus); the situation is high, dry, and healthy. I have risen (prepare for a thunderstroke ) at the first bell. I have never before felt like applying myself to my studies with such hearty good-will as at the present session. Give my respects to Fanny, Jun., and please tell Fanny, Sen., to train up Fanny, Jun., in the way she should go, and when she is old (following in the footsteps of her illustrious mother), away she will go. Give my respects to the household, especially Dolly. Your affectionate son, R. B. Hayes. P. S. -- I wish you would Wednesday naming buy and box up some sweet potatoes and send them b/ the stage of that day. Direct on the outside to me, Gambier, Ohio. I want them for two reasons; first, I like the potatoes; next, I want an excuse to go to town Mount Vernon] Wednesday. Mrs. Sophia Hayes. February 10, 184 r. -- I shall try and write from memory a history of my doings for the last two years, and not be so neglectful for the future. This he failed to do.] () First, I will give a short sketch of the persons who have been my classmates and my opinion of their character and ability. Lorin Andrews. -- Left...