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cannot but be thankful that she has exchanged
so much languishing & pain & affliction for that hour
when there is nothing but peace & joy - your dear
little girl was too young to Know Sin, & I doubt
not you will both derive much consolation in the
thought that she is also among the ransomed in
heaven.

Previous to the receipt of your letter when
we first heard of your affliction, Isabella expressed
a strong desire to be with your dear wife in this
her hour of trial, & she is now preparing to go
by Tuesdays Boat, which she will do should nothing
unforseen happen. I trust her presence may be
comforting to you all - I have some idea of going
to Florida in a week or two on Business, & shall
probably be absent about two weeks. I should like
very much to stop & see you, but at this season
of the year my time is valuable, & I must hurry
back as quick as possible to my post - whenever
I have an opportunity hereon, I mean to pay you
a visit, for I now have stood in ceremony with
you & I hope you will not miss me, when you
come to town recollect I have always a room for
you & yours & a hearty welcome - I hope you will
all Keep well, dont let sorrow depress you too much
remember that our dear ones are in a far happier state
of bliss than they could ere attain on her earth & with
Kindest regards to M^rs Couper believe me My dear
William
Very Sincerely Yours
[signed] N. Cunningham