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displeasing to her_ _ _ But Sir, I wish not to disguise that I have but little word crossed out of the possessions of this world_ My intention is to devote my life to the work of the ministry_ This may prevent my ever being able to give your daughter that ample Support or that constant and strict attention, of which she is deserving_ which it would be my greatest happiness to give her_ and which perhaps I might do, were I not under the most solemn obligations to give myself to the service of the Church of Christ_ Nevertheless, Your Excellent Daughter, is willing to word crossed out forego the conveniences of a slreiter? attention and to Partake with me both of the consolations and afflictions of this Short life.. Honored Sir- Permit me then to ask_ will you kindly smile on my wishes? Will you consent to give me your Daughter in marriage to a Journeyman?, who wishes to plead nothing in support of his request but the tenderness and sincerity of his attachment? to her_ the purity and uprightness of his wishes and intentions_ who hopes that his reputation (which he has ever endeavored to preserve untarnished) is not unworthy of the