“Your truly kind and generous conduct to me and mine, entitles you to my warmest gratitude. It is impossible for me to thank you; but the approbation of your own heart will, I trust, be an ample reward. Never did consolation arrive at a time it was more wanted. Just as I got your letter, my poor suffering husband appeared to be nearly expiring. Even while I write you will hardly know from his countenance that he existed; he has the hiccups incessantly, and perhaps, ere you receive—you get this—he may be no more. Never can I sufficiently thank Mr. Freeling for his kindness. Tell him he has, by his generous endeavours to serve me and my helpless children, rescued me almost from despair. Without the help of some friends, I could not support the mournful situation I am at present in. May that Almighty Being who has warmed your liberal heart to
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