it is his determination as soon as he oan settie nis rather's ostate to go there, where, I have a presentiment, he will be accompanied by every branch of the family. He says this unsettled country is doomed to years, perhaps ages of suffering and distress. I am no judge of these matters. I wish to pass through this sublunary sphere in peaoe and quietness and mediocrity as did our ancesters (with the exception of the persecution they underwent for their religious opinions in Sootland) before us. The soenes of domestic afflictions I have witnessed in our own little oirole have moderated my desires and I trust amended my heart. Oh, that they may have blessed effect on my future life by aiding me to submit to such trials as it may please my Heavenly Father to lay on me, or to enjoy with gratitude such blessings 28 his goodness has in store. Remember us all affectionately to your good husband aid believe me to be your ever affectionate, Catherine, P.S. Please send Sibby (who is the reader of the house- hold) such new and useful publications as can be procured at a reasonable price, and I will remun- erate you. From Sibolla Caldwell to her brother Richard Caldwell of Londonderry. Ballymoney, Nov. 26th 1771 Ny dear Brother, I trouble you to forward by the ship bound for Philadelphia the enclosed lotter to Brother Jame3, together with a box, which contains treive shirts made by Betty and twelve pair of stockings of my own knitting, the thread and linen of which these articles were made was manufactured the bleached under the direction of our worthy and affectionate Aunt. Our little family industry is now in requisition for you, but we must remem- bor the declaration of our door mothor never to allow ruffles to her boys chilts until they oculd earn them. You however were anxious to supply us with the luxury of an oxtra supply of ribbons without requiring any stip- ulation on our part, for I recollcot your poor mouth and face being dread-