Sidney Brooks letter to Obed Brooks, Jr., 1839 November 18
Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887
Sidney Brooks letter to his brother Obed Brooks, Jr. in which he writes that he has not written to or heard from Obed or their sisters and he does not know if "H. and T." are there now or at home. He discusses how he is doing, writing about his studies and saying that he rejoices now to have a little season of rest. He asks several questions regarding Obed's business. Sidney also writes regarding Amherst College, remarking on its enrollment numbers, instructors, and regulations. He notes that the sophomore class generally does all the mischief and some barbarous customs continue. Sidney discusses his health including his cataract, the health of the people at College and in the town, the number of students from Cape Cod, and the weather. He writes about Thanksgiving and how he feels about his current way of living. He goes on to ask about Obed, the health of people in Harwich, the society, the sabbath school, Harriet, Tamesin, Henry, and politics. In closing, Sidney remarks on their state of religion. H. and T. presumably stand for Harriet Newell (Brooks) and Tamesin Brooks and Henry presumably refers to Henry Cobb Brooks.
