416 John Badiman. 



trial — all bis possessions destroyed by fire. I am 

 glad tbat bis losses occurred before my deatb, that 

 I migbt do tbe little in my power to assist him. 

 It comforts me to feel assured tbat we often learn 

 more from adversity^ tban from prosperity. 



Your affectionate grandfatber, J. B. 



To A. R. Rude, D. D. : (Professor of Tbeology.) 



" I. bave for some time tbougbt of writing to you 

 witb regard to Jobn Haskell, bis studies and pur- 

 suits. I indulge tbe bope tbat if bis life is spared, 

 he will give bis energy and talents to tbe Churcb, 

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

 I desire to place bim under your care as bis teacber, 

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

 Providence may permit bim tbe privilege of study- 

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

 deavor to impart to bim your best instruction and 

 advice, and I feel confident, tbat bis course will be 

 sucb as will render bim a credit to you and an orna- 

 ment to tbe Cburcb of bis forefathers. He is the 

 subject of daily tbougbt, conversation and prayer. 

 I rejoice in tbe bope tbat when I am no longer on 

 earth, I shall have left a grandson in the ministry. 



Witb 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, tbat I have not sent 

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

 of 3^()U — indeed seldom have you long out of 

 my mind. I have given tbe news and my impres- 

 sions of many things in other letters, all of which 

 w'ere to be read to you. I am enjoying myself just 



