416 John Bachman. 



trial all his possessions destroyed by fire. I am 

 glad that his losses occurred before my death, that 

 I might do the little in my power to assist him. 

 It comforts me to feel assured that we often learn 

 more from adversity than from prosperity. 



Your affectionate grandfather, J. B. 



To A. R. RUDE, D. D. : (Professor of Theology.) 



" I have for some time thought of writing to you 

 with regard to John Haskell, his studies and pur : 

 .suits. I ifrdulge the hope that if his life is spared, 

 lie will give his energy and talents to the Church, 

 .and, at present, I see no obstacle to prevent the same. 

 I desire to place him under your care as his teacher^ 

 adviser and friend. I do not know how long a wise 

 Providence may permit him the privilege of study- 

 ing under you, but I do know that you will en- 

 deavor to impart to him your best instruction ano! 

 advice, and I feel confident, that his course will bej 

 such as will render him a credit to you and an orna- 

 ment to the Church of his forefathers. He is the 

 subject of daily thought, conversation and prayer, 

 I rejoice in the hope that when I am no longer on 

 ^arth, I shall have left a grandson in the ministry. 



With best wishes, my dear friend, for your pros- 

 perity, usefulness and happiness. 



I remain, faithfully your friend, J. B. 



JOHN HASKELL TO HIS GRANDFATHER: 



AUDUBON PARK, Sept. 1st, 71. 

 " I fear, my dear grandfather, that I have n'ot sent 

 you as many letters as I should, but I think often 

 of you indeed seldom have you long out of 

 m} 7 mind. I have given the news and my imprest 

 .sions of many things in other letters, all of which 

 were to be read to you. I am enjoying myself just 



