MACOMB, ILLINOIS, _April 29, 1880_.

I wish to tell Wroton K. that I have heard whippoor-wills several
times, and have seen young rabbits about half grown. Most of the
trees are in blossom here, but it is growing cold now, and may
injure the fruit crop, which is very abundant here. It snowed
slightly on the 19th of April.

"ZENOBIA."

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WASHINGTON, D. C.

I am a little girl twelve years old. I have the hip-disease, and
have to lie down all the time, but I have so many things to amuse
me that I don't mind it much. I have a lounge, and it is pushed up
to the window, so I can look out. I have two canaries--Dick and
Beauty. I have tried to tame them, but do not know how. I wish
some little girl could tell me how to do it.

"DOT."

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SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.

I am nine years old. I have a little sister Bessie. We do not go
out to school, but have had a governess one year. I love to read
the pet letters in YOUNG PEOPLE. I have three--a dog named Trump,
that is a hunting dog, and often goes out with my papa, who is
very fond of shooting; some little white chickens; and a canary
named "Little Brown Jug."

MAY A. V.

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NEW YORK CITY.

It was my birthday yesterday, and my sister gave me YOUNG PEOPLE
for a present. I like to read the letters from children, and to
try to find out the puzzles. I have a brown squirrel, and have
tried to tame it, but can not. I wish you would tell me how. I
would like to write about my dolls, but must not make my letter
too long. I am eight years old.

TESSIE H.

The only rules for taming birds, squirrels, or any other little
creatures, are those consisting of patience, perseverance, and kindness.

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MARYVILLE, EAST TENNESSEE.

I have two pets--a beautiful little white English rabbit with pink
eyes, and a little Chester pig. I have no sister, but a little
brother three years old. I am seven. Mamma always reads all the
children's letters in YOUNG PEOPLE'S Post-office to me.

MASON A. B.

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CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA.

I don't know how to write very well, for I have never been to
school, although I am eigh