TO THE REV. JOHN ALEXANDER FRERE.

                                                                    Trin. Coll., 26th Feb. 1853.

     DEAR SIR—Looking back on the past week I find I have kept only seven chapels. I have no excuse to offer.    The reason, however, of the deficiency is this. Unaware that a Saint's Day would occur in the course of the week I    parted with my surplice on Monday in order to have it washed. I was thus prevented from appearing in chapel on    the evenings of Wednesday and Thursday, as otherwise I would have done. I might even after this have completed
     the requisite number; but, unfortunately, reading till a late hour on Friday night I found myself unable to attend  chapel on Saturday morning.

     I can but hope that more forethought on my part may prevent the recurrence of such accidents.   I have also to acknowledge the receipt of a small paper from you relative to the observance of Sunday. I have    read it, and will keep it in mind.

     Trusting that my past and future regularity may atone for my present negligence, I remain, yours sincerely,

                                                                            J. C. MAXWELL.

     Rev. J. A. FRERE.