p.

consent & encouragement of
several of my friends, on whom
the care of judging in such
matters somewhat particularly rests.

If it should so occur that I
cannot reasonably mingle with you
be assured my sympathies are
strongly enlisted, & my desires
[earnest?] that the [underline]Comferter[/underline] may be
with you, and richly pour into your
bleeding hearts that blessed balm which
heals every wound, & enables the afflicted
one from the hearts depth to breathe
the submissive "Thy will be done".

As there is a John Paige living
near the North Weare post-office, who
is older than myself, & who takes several
of my letters ( the one from thee among
the number) should thou write again
please address John Paige 2nd.

We are
V. H.