I can no longer refrain from intruding on you in your hour of sorrow, to tell you how deep and heartfelt is the sympathy felt, not only by myself, but by all your old friends in this Community, and they are not few, for you in your sad bereavement.
I am much grieved also to hear that you are ill. May God in His Mercy strengthen you to bear the great trial He has placed on you and restore you soon to health, is the earnest wish of my heart.
Many fervent prayers have been offered for dear Lizzie, your devoted Mother and yourself in the Chapel of the Providence, by the entire Community who join with me in kindest sympathy.