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that of parting with him. The Lord bless him and
make him his disciple is my sincere prayer.
The evening before he left he presented me with
a five dollar Gold piece which he had been
saving for me sometime . My bridal present was
fifty $ in gold pieces of [?] in each. It was
a beautiful and valuable present. I purchased a handso-
me Wardrobe and Bureau. He is truly a Father worthy
most worthy of the kind affectionate protec
tor which thou hast given me. Make more
faithful and diligent to make my high
calling and election sure. I went to a childrens
party on last evening; spent a delightful and [pleasant?]
time. I never enjoyed myself more. There were
64 children assembled. [?] youth and
happiness was depicted in every face. Think
and know that this is thy happiest season
o'Youth. Remember thy Creator in the days
of thy youth. Let thy blessing attend through
the day O Merciful Creator. Keep me under
the shadow of thy wing O my gracious redeemer
Keep my tongue from evil and my lips that
they offer no guile.