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that Mr. Paige was standing on the wharf at the time of the explosion. A piece of iron struck him taking off the top of his head, so that all there was to be seen of his face was the nose and lower part of his face. A man who was standing by his side, had his head entirely taken off. His remains were brought to San. F. on the 29th of April, and on Sunday the 30th they were laid by the side of his dear wife. The funeral service was held in the Unitarian Church, Mr. Gray officiating. When they arrived at the grave the children gathered around it, and sung a hymn - they then took a farewell look of their friend, before the grave should hide him from their sight. James Steele said when he looked upon him that it did not look like his dear friend Mr. Paige. The pleasant smile which always greeted him was gone. It is dark and mysterious to [?] I feel that what we know not next we shall know hereafter. I suppose your brother Charles will hear of it from my brother. Does he write to you often? I have written to Uncle Samuel, and cousin Leonora. You wish to know if you cannot direct your letters to Somerville, so as to some writing so much upon the contents of the letter. We seldom go to the post office here it is so far. You can direct your letters to me, in the care of G.W. Robinson Richmond St. Boston --that will be sufficient. Do you think of visiting us this summer? if you do your mother must certainly come too. Give my love to all the family and tell them I shall be happy to see them all, when they can make it convenient to come.

                                                                                                                                           Affectionately yours
                                                                                                                                             Cousin Agnes

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