with regard to currency is so unsettled that he thought it unsafe to go into any business now, I am afraid that you will think I lack energy or perserverence; I have decided to teach this summer, if I can get a certificate, I think of trying to get the school in Smiths district, if I can make 15 dol a month besides expenses, don't you, I intend to go over as soon as I can to see about it.  Fathers folks were all opposed to me borrowing money to go into business & I did not feel all together satisfied about the matter if I can get the school I will begin right away.  I will feel better contented to have my mind occupied.  Mrs. R wants me to stay here and take the school in her room, but my expenses are so much more in town than in the country, and I enjoy myself in the country better, if I can get to church, & if I get that school I will be near town, Emma is going up to Nevada this summer to teach, that is if - mother will let her.  Stuarts are talking of fixing the old cabin to live in as soon a Browns go out I suppose that Austin has written you all about our affairs on the farm, Cy goes to school on Agency, they have a good teacher, & he seems very much intrested in his studies, Mills offers a prize of a large Pictorial Unabriged Dictionary to the best speller in the county, the trial is to come off the 7th of March at the court house.  I want Cy to compete for it, I would be so proud if he could get it, wouldn't you?  You would hardly know Cy he has grown so, he is taller than stuart, and is as strong and hearty as ever since he has had the measles, I have not heard from Father since I came in.  I suppose he is better or they would have let me know, I must hurry and close in time for this to go out, I am sorry to send you so short a letter, I will write soon again, take good care of your health my dear & write as often as you can & don't forget to pray, Bro Nash said Thursday that he would write you soon