Dear Sir—Absence from the city has prevented my answering your kind note received only last evening.
I have no statistical facts to give you, relative to our dear Mrs. Knowles, but I can testify to her interest in her work until the last, her lovely Christian spirit shown under all circumstances, and her love for her Heavenly Father.
She seemed to me to be supremely happy and content with whatever lot was given her.
I was not able to be with her when she was ill, but was at her funeral.
She must be missed in her field of labor, and I am sure I shall miss her prayers for myself.
Hoping this will be of some use to you, I am,
Yours sincerely,
M. T. Fiske.
The annexed note of commendation from the Rev. Dr. Conkling, of this city, who formerly labored in word and doctrine with the deceased, in connection with the Allen Street Church, is concise yet comprehensive. How much is implied in these words—faithful, loving, earnest, prayerful and consistent Christians!