They deceive nobody but yourself.

_Go to work_ is the only cure for your case.
Sincerely yours, A.LINCOLN.
In still another letter he reveals his tender solicitude for his step-mother, as well as his care for his step-brother's unfortunate children.
Shelbyville, Nov.

9, 1851 DEAR BROTHER:--When I wrote you before, I had not received your letter.

I still think as I did; but if the land can be sold so that I get $300 to put at interest for mother, I will not object, if she does not.

But before I will make a deed, the money must be had, or secured beyond all doubt, at ten per cent.