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of confirmation.
Though we were not with her at the time, the remembrance she left behind her with a few friends, leads us to believe that there existed a feeling of Christian fellowship between her and the little flock in Salem, with which she connected, which affords a pleasing recollection to her surviving relatives.
Owing to circumstances her return home, was thought desirable by her parents, she having a large family also required her assistance. Beautiful instances might be given of her now chastened [] in the society of her parents [] friends, and her deep [] for the wellfare of her brothers + sisters.
The Sabbath services were enjoyed with a keener relish; never had home been so sweet, or did the wishes of her parents meet with such a warm response as at this time, for it was her delight to do everything in her power to assist them in their various duties, as long as her health would permit.
In December 1853 she took a violent cold + cough, which never left her, but gradually brought on the beginning disease which terminated her life.
Owing to the familiar nature of her complaint, she always [] the [] that she was better which her