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[MS 98]
 
At Coventry we go on much as usual:  nothing very remarkable 
but additions are made to our church, while one & another is called home witness to glory.
   Having been very much engaged in something I am preparing for the press, I am not able to enlarge as much as I would wish 
I am afraid of sending you any [indecipherable], by this annoyance lest the expression should  too  [great] when you receive them.

The Lord is pleased to give me a better degree of health & strength than formerly. My wife is also somewhat better. About a year and a half ago I lost my oldest daughter by a rapid decline in a few weeks, which was a severe trial to us. Ever since that time my youngest son has been afflicted & we have little hope of his recovery. But my oldest son Henry is now at home with me, studying for the ministry.
There you see, my dear friend, how checquered our lot is, like that of  mortals in general. O that we may be quickend to such unmixed happiness in the world above.
   My family joins me in affectionate wishes for yourself, wife & children We shall be very glad to

[MS 99]

hear from you. Be assured 
you are not forgotten by us
Pray present my Xian respects to the Rev Mr Marsden the success of whose Labours I  earnestly wish
I am  D Sir
Your affec, bro
G Burder

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