The meeting was a much-favored time, although we felt the want of some of the fathers and mothers who are removed.
In the next entry there is an allusion to the disastrous commercial panic by which this year was distinguished.
7 _mo._ 24 .-- Have been very low and deserted in mind for a long time past.

It is a time for the trial of my patience, and yet I have many favors for which I ought to be truly thankful.

It is a precious privilege to be relieved from the commercial difficulties which at present abound in the trading world.

May it be my lot ever to keep so, if consistent with the divine will.
8 _mo._ 21 .-- Monthly Meeting at Wooldale.

The meeting was exceedingly crowded with strangers; there was not room in the house to hold all who came.