We were now chartered for Russia to carry a cargo of oil, and half commission on the charter was given me.
Capt Joshua N Taylor 1861
THE VALUE OF A GOOD MOTHER.
I could not close the pages of this book without the mention of her, whose love has been the guiding star and inspiration throughout my life.
To the boys and girls who are growing up into manhood and womanhood who are destined to become the fathers and mothers of another generation, I would say, “Never forget your mother.”
The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him when he needs it most. Man’s reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action.
Often the son or daughter that he has reared with loving kindness may become ungrateful.
But through the rift in the clouds there always shines the silver lining of mother’s love.