196 John Bachman. 



Dear Jane, you will have an anxious and sorrow- 

 ful time ; but these sorrows, cares and duties, will 

 discipline you for the future, and render you more 

 useful, and better prepared for both worlds. 



We have parted from you with great regret ; and 

 nothing but a sense of duty would have reconciled 

 us to your leaving your poor mother — we shall miss 

 you every hour — and no one more than your 

 mother. Under all circumstances, try to do your 

 dut}^ Your aflections will prompt you to do all 

 that lies in your power to relieve and console your 

 suffering sister ; and you must direct her to place 

 her trust on Him, from whom all our alleviations and 

 blessings flow. Write what you think of Eliza's 

 case — neither flatter nor despair. The plain truth, 

 without concealment, is the safest and best in the 

 end. Walk out every day, when you can be spared: 

 try to preserve your health and strength, your in- 

 dustry and energy, for future trials, should God see 

 ht to send them ; and for many years of happiness, 

 which your dutiful conduct so well deserves. 



Your mother and every member of the family 

 join in affectionate remembrance to you and to all, 

 and especially to our dear Eliza." * * * J. B. 



Two weeks later, Mary Eliza, second daughter of 

 John Bachman, and wife of ^^ictor G. Audubon, 

 died at the age twenty-two. She was laid to rest in 

 the Cemetery at " Audubon Park," New York. A 

 Lutheran clergyman, Rev. Mr. Martin, performed 

 the last sad rites. 



Dr. Bachman to his Daughter Jank. 



''Victor's letter announcing the additional weight 

 of sorrow and affliction that has befallen our family, 

 was received to-day. Though in a manner prepared 



