Father's adult, Jin 'an, Wan Fu, visited his father in Doumen on March 14, and received five letters from home. On May 15, my father sent a letter to Changsha, which contained letters from four brothers and five articles from six brothers.
I know my grandparents Kang Qiang are safe at home, my brothers are studying hard, and I am glad that my father left Beijing. It's only more than 30 days from Beijing to the province, and soon.
A San can walk in late April, needs no support, can't talk, has no milk to eat, and has two meals a day. My wife is in good health, too. She has the joy of a dream bear, and so does her servant.
Long Chenhan, a new scholar, won the first prize this year. He is the elder brother of Tian Nianbo, the former magistrate of Xiangxiang, and among the six fellow villagers, he won four ordinary places and two magistrates. The second interview form was returned on March 16. We also send you the full list of entrance examinations for the Palace Examination.
Jing Guan, a fellow countryman, remained unchanged, and Zheng Shentian came to Beijing to offer advice. Mei Lin is very ill and worried.
Li Yue Joe's doyen, my father didn't go to say goodbye, but this man said this. Things in Guangdong, April 18.
Print it and I'll send you a copy back.
Men know to be cautious when they wait in Beijing, and don't worry about the old people in the class. Family affairs, Sister Lan was born last year.
Education, male or female? How can Chu's good deeds be achieved? Looking down shows knowledge. Respectfully, please do it at once.
Mother, long live Jin 'an. (May 18th, Daoguang, 21st year)
Zeng Guofan's letter translation
Son Guo Fan knelt down and told him.
Father, long live Jin An. Since March 14th, I saw my father off at the city gate, and later * * * received five letters from home. On May 15, my father sent a letter to Changsha, which contained letters from four brothers and five articles from six brothers.
I am glad to know that my grandparents are healthy and strong, and all the children are safe at home. Your younger brothers are studying hard, and they are glad to know that the journey from Beijing to the provincial capital is smooth. It only took more than 30 days, and it was really fast.
At present, my son is in good health and goes to bed early and gets up early every night. Just don't overdo it. If you overdo it, you will get dizzy. Therefore, I often calm down and let my mind think nothing, so as to strengthen my self-restraint, so as to respectfully abide by my father's instructions on health preservation.
Nine brothers' homework is normal, nine books of The Book of Rites have been ordered, and Jian has read half of The Three Kingdoms and The Essence of Sven. Poetry has made a little progress, but the article has not.
But don't expect immediate results. Judging from his understanding of this book, he has gained some experience, but he can't express it.
In late March, Jiasan was able to walk, without help from others, unable to speak and without milk. She eats porridge and two meals every day, and her wife is in good health. She has a good omen for a boy, and her maids and servants are the same as before.
This year, a new scholar, Long Chenhan, won the top prize. He is the elder brother of the former Xiangxiang magistrate who is afraid to see the future. Six fellow villagers won four ordinary people and two county magistrates. The re-examination sheet was sent back on March 16, and now I will send you the full sheet of the entrance examination for the Palace Examination.
Beijing officials in the same town are still those. Zheng Shentian came to Beijing for advice. Mei Lin is very ill, which is very worrying. Li Yue Joe's brother, his father didn't go to say goodbye, and his son paid tribute to him. I got a good news about Guangdong on April 18, and now I will send you a copy.
My son is waiting in Beijing and knows to be cautious. Don't worry about the old people in class. Sister Lan was born last year. Is it a boy or a girl? How can Chushan be fulfilled? Son, I hope adults can tell me.
My son, please ask my mother about Jin 'an in Wan Fu. (May 18th, Daoguang, 21st year)