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completing a dress for Johnny but he had
a slight attack of cholic [colic] which prevented my
doing so for I cannot participate in any
employment when he is suffering he has been
relieved and himself and father have both
retired. The nights having shortened consideredly
he is compelled to retire early. to rest his
wearied limbs, for the coming day.
I feel somewhat fatigued and will conclude
for the present time for a more convenient
season. April 5th 1850 Williamsburg
Truly this day has been one of gloom with Mary
[Lome?] having been recently deprived by the
All Wise Providence of a dear Boy. Today was com
mitted to his Mother Earth; and it has been
raining incessantly. However blessed is the corpse
which the rain rains upon. I know he is now the most
joyous of the Heavenly choir. What a consolation
to the afflicted parents for they mourn not without
hope although young he gave evidence of a happy
exchange from this to a better sphere; he having desired
to whom his clothes & houses be given, then asked me of his sister
who was standing near if they did not wish they could