I did not receive the precious stone, you were so goad to send me, till yesterday. I am most extremely obliged to you for it. It deserves to be particularly distinguished on its own, as well as the giver’s account. I shall keep it with a grateful remembrance of my obligations to you.
Mr. Penn, as well as myself, were much obliged to you for remarking to us, that the paper you wrote on, was the manufacture of Ephrata: It had, on that account, great merit to us; and he has desired our friend, Mr. Barton, to send him some specimens of the occupation of some of your society. He bids me say, that he rejoices to hear of your and their welfare.
It is I that should beg pardon for interrupting your quiet, and profitable moments, by an intercourse so little beneficial as mine; but trust your benevolence will indulge this satisfaction to one who wishes to assure you, sir, that she is, with sincere regard, your obliged and faithful well-wisher,
Juliana Penn.
Mr. Peter Miller, President of the Cloister at Ephrata.
To the Memory of the Honourable Thomas Penn, Esq. who died March 21. 1775.
Peace, worthy shade! Peace to thy virtuous soul;
Life’s contest past, thou now hast gain’d the goal,
Destin’d for honest innate truth, like thine,
Where moral goodness rises to divine.