Monday Morning.
I really want a German grammar, as I intend to attempt to learn that
language——and I will tell you the reason why.—While I live, I am
persuaded, I must exert my understanding to procure an independence, and
render myself useful. To make the task easier, I ought to store my mind
with knowledge—The feed-time is passing away. I see the necessity of
labouring now—and of that necessity I do not complain; on the contrary,
I am thankful that I have more than common incentives to pursue
knowledge, and draw my pleasures from the employments that are within my
reach. You perceive this is not a gloomy day—I feel at this moment
particularly grateful to you—without your humane and _delicate_
assistance, how many obstacles should I not have had to encounter—too
often should I have been out of patience with my fellow-creatures, whom
I wish to love!—Allow me to love you, my dear sir, and call friend a
being I respect.—Adieu!