232 LIFE OF BENJAMIN SILLIMAN. 



the recollection of a long life filled with the most elevated 

 pursuits we are permitted to enjoy in this world. For my 

 part I have got pretty well rid of my laborious and respon- 

 sible duties, but having no disposition to be idle, I employ 

 myself in such aifairs as are pleasant, and at the same time 



not wholly useless Accept my best wishes that 



you may continue long to enjoy life with your family, and 

 believe me to be, 



Very sincerely, your obliged friend, 



J. C. WARREN. 



