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Letter to Daniel Clement from Asa Clement, Aug 21 1871

Letter addressed to "Mr. Daniel Clement, West Hebron, Washington Co N.Y." Dated Aug 21 1871, postmarked the next day. Sent by His nephew Asa Clement (1813-1894).

Lowell Aug 21st 1871

Uncle Daniel

We reached home safely last Saturday evening, and I write now partly to inform you that we had a good visit and partly to inform you that there was one little errand which escaped my recollection when at your place. That old family bible containing the family record has been inquired for, and it is thought best by some that it should be kept at the old homestead. If therefore you will copy or cause to be copied any thing there may be which you desire for yourself or your children and preserve the old book until there may be an opportunity to send it to Dracut you will greatly oblige those who desire to examine the same when visiting the old place.

I should like to hear from you through Dr. Glines or some one else, and to learn whether my visit affected you injuriously, for I was somewhat fearful that such would be the result.

We, wife and myself, both intended to visit you when we first left home, but when we learned of your feebleness wife concluded she had better not. She sends her best wishes-- is glad, as we all are, that your hope and trust is in Christ the elder Brother, and like an anchor sure and steadfast.

We had a pleasant visit at George Burns (?) in Brattleboro, at Mr. Starr's in Jacksonville, Mr. Hulings (?), Barber Chase's Uncle Samuel Chase at Bennington. I tried to cheer up Aunt Betsy and she really appeared to be encouraged, tho I think she is too desponding, too doubting, owin no doubt to her long continued feebleness of body and consequent affection of mind. Aside from yourself and Aunt Betsy we could our friends all well, all of him I saw after bing at your place and they were all glad to hear from you.

I was much pleased with the appearance of your grandson who desired that I should stay longer and regretted that the circumstances were such that I could not do so.

I learned that the boy was kind and good to you, as he was pleasant to me. Tell him it is my desire that he will continue to care well for his aged grandfather-- have observed that children who are kind and respectful to the aged are almost always prosperous.

Remember me to Dr. Glines, your grandson, your sons when they return, all other friends, and acccept for yourself the best wishes of

Asa Clement

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