Concerns the addressee's son, for whom he plans to secure all necessary aid from his parish. Advises therefore that the young man spend a little time in Portland: "for if they know him, the cannot but love him." Suggests that while studying here, he spend some time regularly at the printing trade. Dwells on the pressing need of the church for ministers; would gladly have given her his own two sons, who are in law and medicine. 1 s. (3 p.)