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pours out to his young relative, the wealth of his. 

 tender love addressing him no longer as a grand- 

 eon, but as " my dear son" Among John Haskell's- 

 papers, we find preserved the parting prayer offered 

 by his grandfather on that occasion. 



To J. B. HASKELL : 



Sept. 16th, 71. 



Few sons are privileged to receive almost every 

 day a letter from a father: you must take it as an 

 evidence of my deep affection for you. 



I am glad that you are well and happy. Let me 

 advise you, if you wish to keep in the good graces 

 of the home-folk, old and young, to keep them well 

 posted with regard to all that interests you. 



Give my kindest remembrance to every member 

 of the Audubon family. The names of Audubon 

 and Bach man are closely connected in science the 

 two men worked together pleasantly and harmoni- 

 ously. 



My health continues feeble, but I am thankful to 

 our kind Father in heaven who has preserved my 

 life for so many years. 



I look to the atoning blood of my Saviour for the 

 pardon of my sins and the salvation of my soul : 

 and, if we can believe that God will save our souls, 

 surely we can trust in His mercy for all the rest. 



Your studies I have deeply at heart. Your tastes- 

 lie in a literary direction and you are well calculated 

 for your chosen profession Theology. Look up to 

 your God and be fervent in prayer. Let nothing 

 divert you from your high aims. Let your Heav- 

 enly Father ever be your director and guide. You 

 see how anxious I am about you, my son. My fer- 

 vent prayers and my best and last counsel is yours. 

 You have heard of your uncle Wilson's recent 



