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speedily be done—by
the rulers for the deliverance
of the down trodden.
Dr. [Gyny?] has addressed
a [illegible] for emanci-
pation. This they had
long hoped for—God
heeds their efforts.

I am very busy preparing
to leave [Wincosbank?]! I dread
the change—though I could
not remain here—in the
altered circumstances of
the place—I cannot live
with [illegible]!—You
will [illegible] it strange that
it will be a greater trial to me
to part with the inanimate
objects around me—than
with the beings, whom
I have ever endeavored
to attract to me! Now
that I am really going
I do not meet with the
same perpetual opposition
and coldness—I am glad
of it—for it has always been
my desire to part as friends.—

The dear little kitten which
you petted when you
were here suddenly
disappeared some months
ago—It was a great grief to some of us—who
loved it, for your sake
now I am glad not to
have to part with it.

I shall write again
before I leave— I have [aws?]
like that of December—
My dear friend, have
you you my address
in Cheltenham. I believe
you will not forget
me—and that you
will pray for me—
Sometimes I am nearly
overcome with anxiety
My position will be
one of the greatest responsibility.
Yet I look upon it as a
great step towards the
accomplishment of my
longingly desire—to devote
my last days to your cause.—