He received a letter from his father saying that he had written to the Bishop asking him to pay his college bill for the past year about $40 as he was not able to do so himself. He learns that his father has received no answer. He writes because he has no means to meet the demand. He had to stay in Canada this summer because he could not pay his fare home and back. His father cannot pay for his vacation, the amount of which will be $20. He asks the Bishop to pay the bill, hoping that this will be the last time. A note says that McFarland agreed to pay the expenses from August 7, 1861. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.