(seq. 2)

Last sabbath, brother Edwards and
Lewis spent the day with us.

On Monday, we had, what
has been a rare thing with us, a funeral.
It was that of a Mrs Blanchard, a poor
woman, Aet. 66.

Our people have been very
generous in subscribing to the relief of
Capt Clark and his carpenter, who lately
lost a new valuable house by fire.
We have already had upwards of $800,
which will be little more than half
the loss. Brookline people were always
famous for deeds of charity.

Lucy still keeps about, a
week beyond her calculation. We are anx
iously looking out for the event. I shall
go out at noon to prevent a surprise.
I hope, through the smiles of a kind prov
idence, to announce to you good tidings
in my next. In the mean time, with
my best regards to mother & our family
connexions, I am your affectionate son,

John Pierce.