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No 59 Brookline, 21 Jan. 1811.
Dear Sir,
Devoutly do we reaprocate the good wishes, which you have expressed for our welfare at the beginning of another year. Your's of the 14th ins. I recieved on the 19th safely; accompanied with a fine cheese, for which we desire to express our grateful acknowledgments. The garment for Joshua is also received with gratitude.
On the day I last wrote, the Rev. Elijah Braineed of Pelham called upon us, having spent the night at Mr Acker's. I was thankful to see him, as I had not enjoyed an opportunity of sending him the charities, which had been collected. He appeared overwhelmed with gratitude, and went to Boston with me to procure necessaries and convieniences for his family. Never, I think, did I enjoy higher luxury, than to be conscious, that I was the instrument, under God, of procuring him and his destitute family so many comforts.