They had nothing to look to for a support but their salary, which was a house, twenty cords of wood, and $570 a year.

The reception and circulation of the Geography was an experiment not then made.

With the blessing of Heaven on these resources we have maintained an expensive family, kept open doors for almost all who chose to come and partake of our hospitality.

Enemies, as well as friends, have been welcomed.

We have given you and your brothers a liberal education, have allowed you $4000, are allowing your brothers about $300 a year apiece, and are supporting our remaining family at the rate of $2000 a year.