any to fill his place in the social kindleyness of their ways. Catherine and I have lost in him as dear friend but it is onley a lesson among the many that we get to prove that this world is not our abiding place and ought to make us feel that we should look with more zeal and fervour to the abode of everlasting rest. I am so pleased to see that dear Douglas was so attentive to him in his last days and that he would have died with the feeling he had good and kind friends arround him in his last moments which to the aged is always a great satisfaction and comfort. I was pleased to hear that he spoak of me in his last moments. He always thought so much about Strangs Grove which will last for many ages when we all go hence and a pritty spot it is getting. Dear Kate has always been kind and considerate in the sick room and it was well she was so near him to see to all his little wants. I hope her own health is improving