--A few lines are all that I can write, though many would hardly
suffice to express the feeling of what I owe you for your kind letter,
and the sympathy it expresses for the loss of my friend. [356] You will
better understand what that is, when I tell you that for the last two
or three years he has written me every week.
I have also to thank you for the many sermons you have directed to be
sent to me. Through others, I know their extraordinary merit, though my
brain is too weak for them.
Do you remember a brief interview I had with you and Mrs. Chadwick at
the "Messiah" on the evening of the [Semi-] Centennial? It gave me so
much pleasure that it sticks in my memory, and emboldens me to send my
love to you both.
Ever yours truly,