[27] The young man above mentioned was D. S. Young himself.
[28] When little Anne Lewis left the Sweet Springs for Mr. C's school, she bore the following letter from her mother to him.
Sweet Springs, July 23rd, 1811.
Mr. Crutchfield:
Dear Sir—With the sincerest pleasure I send my dear little Anne to you again. I hope nothing will happen, not even an indulgence of my affection for her, to cause her coming home again shortly, for to you, I confide with confidence her entire education, and I hope your labors will be crowned with success by Him above, who is able to give abundantly.
It has been with much persuasion and many difficulties I have succeeded in getting Mr. L's consent to Anne and Margaret Lynn being sent to you. I need not say anything as to Anne's temper and disposition. I know your penetration is sufficient, and in your judgment and tenderness [to improve both] I have entire confidence. You can do more to improve her than I can and I know you will. I have many happy proofs of the great good, both in mind and manners, that have accompanied your exertions towards my family.
Heaven bless and prosper you, is the wish of your friend,
Mary P. Lewis.
P. S. My respects to Mrs. Crutchfield. I have sent a cot and bedding for Anne and Lynn.
[29] The following letter from John Preston, Treasurer of the State of Virginia, gives a brief account of the death of his sister, Mary Preston Lewis.