From Evelena Mighels to her son Harry, January 26, 1866 page 3

should be laid by, for accidents,
or sickness, or death, that the loved
ones may not suffer. -- I have
experienced so much privation,
and anxiety that I dread its repiti-
tion in your case. -- So, I urge
you to be prudent, and discreet, and
I would advise a postponment of
union, till you can know what an
other year will neat you. -- You
are not sufficiently established yet, I
think, to spend the three months time,
and the large amount of money, which
a journey to Maine would require

May you be guided wisely, in this, and
in all other arrangements. -- You will
fully believe that I am practiseing
self-denial in this advice, as I should
rejoice to see you very often, if it was
practicable. -- I thank God for the
good friends he has given you, and trust
you will not disappoint their expecta-
tions, but, by study and persevereance will
prove a blessing to them. --