LETTER THIRTEEN
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very door of death—He, and only He, can support you both in your trials and distresses, and I trust He will. I sincerely hope that the Father of all mercies, in the exercise of his unbounded goodness, will provide for you in your last days, and bless you as you descend into the grave. And when I can no longer, or but seldom, hear how you fare in this world of trouble, you may be far happier than I ever knew you. Trusting that I shall soon hear that both of yon are much better, I remain, my dear father.
Your affectionate son,
HENRY PARKES.
Accept, dear parents, the united love of Clarinda and myself.
