Agreeable to your request and my own feelings, I commence writing a few thoughts for my beloved friend. You know I tarried somewhat longer with you than time would allow, hence I had to hasten my way to the Depot and arrived just in season to step into the cars as they were moving off, narrow chance - Since my arrival I have not found a convenient time to pen you a few lines till this morning. I shall think fast, write fast, that you may receive it todayAs Written:to-day so you will please excuse everythingAs Written:every thing improper. Oh! Mary; is not hard to be separated As Written: seperated from our much beloved friends, such as we would ever rejoice to see, to cherish, to comfort and to enjoy their As Written: they company - Yet some of us are so placed in this fleeting world that such is our portion - We meet, we are merry, we part, not knowing when, if ever, we shall meet again. Thus onward we move ignorant of what kind Providence As Written: Providince has in store for us, till the deep recesses of the heart are thrown open and caused either to glow with Fortune's blessed favors, or to be chilled with melancholy's cold gloom. -
"God denies in His love, and withholds what we seek,
In tender compassion, well knowing our blindness
Let us yield, be submissive, and patient and meek
Adoring His mercy, and trusting His kindness. -"Editorial Note: This is a stanza in a poem titled “The Philosophy of Life,” found in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. I. April, 1847. No. 2.
What do you think of the above? Should we not, with due candor, receive our fate as Heaven allots it? Shall I despair and repine because poverty gazes at me with eyes as big as full Moons? not I - Truly riches are very desirableAs Written:desireable, and should be sought diligently, and fervently for the comfort they afford. But do they always ensure happiness? Is it in them, alone, that we find true enjoyment? Are we sure in their possession that our glory will never fade? If we look on the world, do we see, with the majority, joy and contentment hand in hand with opulence? -
Mary, you well know my appreciation of you– that it is not my desire to urge you to adopt any course which will detract from your best welfare in the end. - Heaven forbid that I should ask, much less press anythingAs Written:any thing which is not complacent with your feelings, and which you think will not secure you the more prosperity. Be it as you may wish - but do let us, if nothing more, remain as devoted friends as we have been heretofore. -
But I pass - I hope and trust you are as lively and gay as you were a part of the time while at HillEditorial Note: Hill, New Hampshire, especially when returning, do you feel as well? -
Yesterday Mr. Hatch of PortsmouthEditorial Note: Portsmouth, New Hampshire made his 'debut' on the corporation act he was quite unwell and had to leave off in the middle As Written: midle of his speech, he is a young Lawyer of more than ordinary standing -
The Ladies of the South Church gave a tea party in the area under the Rep's HallEditorial Note: Representatives Hall at the New Hampshire State House in Concord, New Hampshire last eve. I was not able to attend. - Mr. Rix of LancasterEditorial Note: Lancaster, New Hampshire is considered the best speaker on the side of the DemocratsAs Written:Dem. he spoke nobly yesterday on the repeal of the corporation act -
Your generous gift was very acceptable, please accept my written thanks for the same. There is overmuchAs Written:over much to claim my attention just at this time so I feel confident your kindness will pardon this. I will call to mind our pleasant journeyAs Written:jur. to Hill and many other things when more at leisure. Do write as soon as this may come to hand. Much love to you and friends Please remember as dear as ever