File 2: Hassall family, correspondence, volume 2, pp. 298-702, 1817-1826

Note at top of page If this letter was to Rev T Hassall this could probably be Mary Lawry which is evidently the case from subseqent letters of Rev. W. Lawry.

Wingello 18 August 1825 My very dear Brother It was with ? pleasure I received your letter yesterday.

696 Depend on it is a sad loss for a Mother to leave hear dear babes but in This instance it is more to be lamen Ted than in among others you did Not mention them in your letter ? When you have time wright me The particulars of her last hours And of her dare Children all we Know is that she is no more How glad I feel I was p… To see her when down & ? there told Me her wish to be intention ?? I have bin Reading the memoirs Of the Rec of Bunden, he had many Bereavements in has large famili It was … a.. two sons but she did not look at it so a punishment, Whether we are a sinful family I can At think Almight God would send Us such afflictions in this world as A punishment no I think it is to Warn us of our near approach to Eternity to teach us to put our Trust and confidence in him who Cometh for us there are only four of us left now may we love each other more than we ever yave may no disputes rise among us but let us strive to live in love and affection with each other for we are only four. You did not mention Anne and Your dear Children I hope they are Quite well I often think of

698 Any little … and regret … At not seeing them when down. My little girls are quite well and Send their love to their cousins Robert Has left this morning for Lake Machillers he Brings .. in down with him to spend a Short time with me. I send this by John Lamphele if You can send the volume of serm Of his I lent you when alon in >> Please ato send them to him he as Been asking me for them. I am sory to hear Mrs Marsden As bin so very ill but trust she is Mutch better ear this. Roberts unites with me in love To you and yours and the dear Children I remain your loving Sister Ann Campbelle