.MTIxNQ.OTQ2NzQ

to Almeda, mother wrote "I would not choose, if I could, the time or manner of my death, & though I do not know how much I should think with dread, yet it seems to me, that to be absent from the body is far better" I have a hope and trust in Christ that I shall see Jesus as He is, and be with him where he is:"

  Mother had lived in Elyria but six years and mingled little with the world but she savor of her christian influence was felt by not a few - she was much known and very highly respected.
 four families of her children are at present residents of this place, - brother Eliab's family board with me this winter and it is yet uncertain when they will be settled, it is very pleasant for us to be together, such a happy group of family friends, brother Charles is only a mile from town: is pleasantly situated & thinks himself benefitted by his removal to this place. Mr. & Mrs. Halderman ( cousin Abby) were over to the funeral. -- he is stationed now in the next town to us eight miles away. I should be very glad to receive a letter from you. Will you not write me.