
          Williamsbourgh. [Williamsburg] 6. Febr. [February] "53.


 My high revered dear Sir!


 Not without deep affliction I have
 learned from Your last kind letter, what severe
 an accident had befal Your excellent friend Mr.
 Samuel Carey, my kind benefactor!


 When I remember his philanthropic action
 to me shortly before that unlucky accident, I
 am aggrieved for so much, and might make
 reflexions [reflections]: why after a work so good and
 agreeable to God could happen so much mourning! 
 But, the ways of Providence are 
 obscure and inconceivable to us, and the enigma's 
 of our life never to solve.


 Heartily sympathizing I am happy, to
 learn of You dear Sir, that yet [added: is] to hope, Mr.
 Carey will be saved and restored. From the
 bottom of my heart I do wish, he might be soon
        