Jacob Van Arsdale to Isaac Van Arsdale,, 1830, October 25

Now rooming alone, as Mr. [Peter James] Quick [1833] was imposed on by Professor DeWitt to room with a new student from Albany, to whom DeWitt is guardian, as a good influence. Jacob's room is decently furnished, including a small franklin stove, at $2.00 per week. Jacob vacillates between joy in believing and a lack of interest in Christ. Must begin writing one sermon a month.