_The Hon. Mr._ HARRINGTON to the _Rev. Mr._ HOLMES.
_Boston._
MY heart failed me! twenty times have I attempted to break the
matter to my son—and twenty times have I returned from the talk—I have a
friend to acquaint him how nearly connected he already is with the
object of his love. This is a new, and to me a sorrowful instance of the
force of SYMPATHY—My grief is insupportable—my affliction is greater
than I can bear—it will bring down my grey hairs with sorrow to the
grave.
Farewel!