230 LIFE OF BENJAMIN SILLIMAN 



I go this week to meet our mother at Wallingford. She is 

 now there, but no better. Dr. Dana lies dangerously ill, 

 and I am to watch with him to-night Commending you 

 both, but especially our lovely little friend, to the care of 

 Him who doeth for us, and will deal justly and mercifully 

 with us, even in His present dispensations, I remain, my 

 dearly beloved brother and sister, 



Most affectionately your sympathizing 



Friend and Brother. 



