Feb. 16. 1841.
MY DEAR BROTHER,
The good accounts which we receive from time to time of your progress towards perfect recovery from your late severe accident embolden me to congratulate you in my own name, and the whole of my family.
It remains now for us to join heartily, as we all do, in expressing a wish that, being convalescent, you would not be tempted to over-exert yourself. I need scarcely add, that we all unite with you and your sons, with Susan, and your other relations, and all your friends, in fervent thanks to Almighty God for His goodness in preserving you.
As a brother I feel deeply; and regarding your life as most valuable to the community, I the more rejoice in the prospect of your life being prolonged.
Believe me, my dear Brother,
Most affectionately yours,
WM. WORDSWORTH.[182]
124. Episcopal Church of America: Emerson and Carlyle.
TO PROFESSOR REED.
Rydal Mount, Ambleside, Aug. 16. 1841.