8 ADVERTISEMENT. 



wanton destruction of trees, of which too many 

 of our countrymen are guilty, I confess that I am 

 anxious to teach ray dear children how to find in- 

 terest in a tree, and to love it ; it may make them 

 pause ere they cut it down without necessity. 

 You must excuse the natural feelings of age, and 

 forgive an old man for pleading earnestly to have 

 an old tree spared. I would have children's chil- 

 dren sit under the same shade which sheltered 

 their fathers. Good-bye. 



Your affectionate 



Uncle Philip. 



Newtown, Sept. 1, 1834. 



