
          remedies, it set in again worse on Sunday, & was soon
 permanently relieved, so that on Monday he seemed to
 be doing finely, though much prostrated. But on
 Monday night, very distressing pain in the bowels set in
 and he was for a time in imminent danger.


 Without entering into particulars, I may say
 that he is now rather better, indeed there are no
 unfavorable symptoms now, but extreme weakness, which
 leaves him not well prepared for any other such time
 as he has had.  We have reason to hope for his
 recovery, another day as good as this will greatly
 reassure us.


 It was truly providential, his detention here, at the
 Loring's, and not on the way home. Nor was my own house
 in a fit state: the carpenters being at work in the
 addition, with much noise. Here he has had
 the kindest care, and the best of nurses.  With Jane
 also, who is a treasure in a sick room, and has attended
 him as if her own brother.


 George's patience, equable & calm spirit, and trustful
 Christian character have shone conspicuous and
 preeminent throughout. It is long since I have
 slept at home, or indeed have had a night's
 sleep at all. I have kept the printer going however,
 at Introduction, Index, &c., and my "chubby duodecimo"
        