I found she was very dear to the whole family especially to________   May God prepare him for the solemn tidings  May he acquiesce in the divine apportments and will God pour sweet consolation into his heart

June 30 [ 1817]

A few days since I went with Mrs. Sto		for the purpose of conversing upon what
has a long time been a severe trial  But I found it a great cross to introduce the subject
I never before had had a trial with any member of Christs