But, as the case is a
serious one, I must treat it seriously as it deserves.
The lady is a Mrs. ----, who is connected with one or two of our
wealthiest families, and who has a son about twenty-five years of age
whom she desires to get a place with you.
He is said to be a person of the most kind and amiable disposition, and
willing to do the hardest kind of work, but unfortunately he is
surrounded by evil companions in this city, who draw him into bad
habits. His mother is exceedingly distressed by his weakness, and has
been counselled to send him to sea, but Dr. ---- has advised her to come
to me and ask whether he could not be taken on trial at Brook Farm, in
order to ascertain what might be the effect of good influences. The
young man is well educated, a good accountant, has worked considerably
on a farm, and is exceedingly anxious to escape from his present
position, where his _infirmity of will_ betrays him under
temptation. His general disposition and deportment are excellent, and
under proper circumstances would make an estimable member of society.
If you have room for him, and are willing to undertake his case, his
mother can contribute a few dollars a week toward paying his board,
until it shall have been determined whether his longer stay would be
mutually satisfactory.
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