I have, therefore, told you some things which I have seen and considered.

These you must now add to the facts of your "inductive philosophy." Your definition of "pro-slavery," and "friends of oppression," is a fair illustration of a prevailing state of mind at the North:--"Pro-slavery--_i.e._, do not agree with me in my manner of viewing and treating the subject." This you will correct.

Excuse my freedom, but you have no father nor mother now, to advise and guide you, and you must let me be your Mentor in some things.
I shall keep your letter and let you see it perhaps ten years hence.

Be careful what newspapers you read.

Those which abound with low, opprobrious language about the South and Southerners, avoid.