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Madison Papers, Vol.LVI. No.53.
Carlisle August 8.1815
Dear Sir
Your nephew will soon set out rom this place,
and probably not return. His studies have been great-
ly interrupted by a very long illness, but since he
has been able to read, he has red with good effect.
He has however more talent than Industry; but there
is no reason to complain on the whole."" His health
is better: but I am not sorry to hear he is destined
for New Orleans: for I am persuaded he will run less
risk there, than in a climate where the winters and
springs, are so severe as in the middle States. I have
with this view, made him read Justinian twice, & recom-
mended him to include the Code Napoleon in his French
reading. His brother is making good use of his time.
I am inclined to think I shall not stay here
Longer than this Session, and am almost decided to pass
the winter at New Orleans myself; and if I find an open-
ing to practice the Law, I shall pursue it. I cannot
however decide till the beginning of October.
I send you a pamphlet, which if your more serious
avocations will permit you to peruse, you may for the
sake of your nephew when you see him, add to the errata
and addenda. One of my students desired me to mark out
