Cross has died.  Mrs. Sarah Wells Eldest daughter of Mr. Garner some connection of ours, one of the old Mr. Ghoslins sons, (a married man) and old Mr. Prentis (I think this is the name) of Shaftsbury hollow have also died.  A few days since I received a letter from mother she and the family were tolerably well.  She had just heard from Br Issac and Br Jonathan - all of whom were well. Br. Conant whom you saw in Washington, <s>whom you saw in Washington</s> she expects has gone down to the grave.  They have lately heard that he was on the verge of eternity.  His disease was of a complicated nature and of his recovery, no hopes were entertained.
You have said nothing about returning since you left.  It is now so late in the season that I hope you will not think of venturing as far south as Georgia.  Do not I entreat you expose your life in that warm country.  I cannot express to you, half of the solicitude I feel on this subject.  Pray, my dear, be pleased to write oftener, I have heard from you but once in a month since you went away.  Do write me once in every week; if it is but a few words I will be satisfied.  I am sure, I would write you as often if I knew where to direct your letters.  Ann Eliza is sitting in my lap tracing the lines on my paper with her finger, gabling something which is perfectly unintelligible.  a few moments ago she stood at the window calling pa pa as loud as she could, to some gentlemen who were passing the house.  I have now been alone, about five weeks.  Martha is not very well and has been at fathers  She is however able to be about and to attend to business.  Please to present my respects to Dr. Staughton and be assured that myself and Ann Eliza are the best friends you have on earth.  May you enjoy the special favor of divine Providence. Adieu

S. M. Wait