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  Cambridge, August 28, 1843.--After having studied law for
ten months under friend Sparrow in Columbus, it was deemed
best that I should enter the Law School of Harvard University,
where I could receive the instructions of those eminent jurists
and teachers, Story and Greenleaf.      In accordance with this
opinion of myself and friends, I came here and entered the Law
School last week. The term commences today. Whatever reso-
lution and ability I have shall now be brought out. I have much
lost time to regain and my mind to discipline. The institution,
teachers, and students I like.  My  roommate (Hedges of Tiffin)
is a good one; my other associates (Buckeyes, too,) are of the
right sort. What is then wanting to ensure success in my win-
ter's work? Nothing but my own irresolution or folly. Then--
then; but no, I will not resolve.
  Cambridge, August 29, 1843.--Yesterday we heard the intro-
ductory remarks of our learned professors. After speaking of
the object of our assembling, Judge Story proceeded to remark
on the requisites of a finished legal character.  He spoke at some
length of the advantage and necessity of possessing complete
control of the temper, illustrating his view with anecdotes of his
own experience and observation. His manner is very pleasant,
betraying great good humor and fondness for jesting. His most
important directions were: Keep a constant guard upon temper
and tongue. Always have in readiness some of those unmeaning
but respectful formularies, as for example, "The learned gentle-
man on the opposite side," "My learned friend opposite," etc.
When in the library, employ yourself with reading the titles, title
pages, and tables of contents of the books of reports which it con-
tains, and endeavor to get some notion of their relative value.
  Read  Blackstone again and again--incomparable  for the
beauty and chasteness of its style, the amount and profundity of
its learning.