From Edward Irving   20 October 1830

My Dear friend

The same post which brought me these two kind letters per you and Mr Smith, brought me account of my wife’s being taken ill at Brampton Park, which makes me feel it my duty to go down to-day, and will I fear prevent me from coming to Cambridge on Monday. Will you please communicate with Mr Smith and inform that for the present we shall hold it suspended, and when I come I will choose a more suitable time and Endeavour to make a longer stay. Thank him for his Kind letter and assure of him of my fervent love; and be assured that however I may find you, I will Ever remember your simplicity and loving-kindness towards me, and feel kindred affections toward you. Oh my brother our occupation ought to be in sighing and crying for the Lord’s appearance.

Farewell | Your faithful & affectionate friend | Edw Irving