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vicinity and thought it must be a "Mill Pond"; which sure enough the party when he returned for the Paper said it was somebody's "Mill Pond." I suppose the Glen-Lakeians intend to erect there a fine Hotel and make it a fashionable watering place; and instead of going to Atlantic City or Cape May during the Summer I can visit Glen Lake every other week, to bathe in its pure waters and amuse myself in Fishing for Bull Frogs, etc., and sailing on its placid waters. Of course they will have Sail-Boats, Yachts, etc., for the accommodation of visitors. How convenient it will be for me particularly, and I feel grateful to its projectors.

I think the old Residents of the County would understand the location better if the Glen Lakers had connected the name of a former owner of the Mill-Dam with their Lake—as "Lake-Carlisle," "Lake Sutton," "Lake-Satterthwaite," etc.; then I for one would know pretty near where to find them.

When it is generally known by residents of the City that you have a " Glen Lake " in your vicinity, convenient of access by Rail Road, I should not be surprised if there would be a great demand for building sites for summer residences on the margin of Glen Lake; indeed it may increase the value of Land for miles around. Tell your Papa he ought to increase the price of "Clover Hill" ten dollars per acre at least.

Your last Letter of the 26th ultimo was duly received, for which I feel most grateful. Write soon again and often, telling me all the news, particularly about the success of the subscriptions to the new Reading Room, Library, etc., etc.

My general health is very good, and I am looking forward to the coming of warm and pleasant weather