They must have passed each other in the cars between Hartford and New York. As Beers was on her way to Fordham for a few days visit she met a priest who said Bayley had gone to consecrate a church and preach at a consecration. Emma Craig was completely worn out after her Father's death. Julia Clinch came out and spent 2 or 3 days with them there. Bayley's cousin William Seton 3 with his son and daughter dined with them also and Mrs. Hassard. The St. Johns? live very pleasantly on the Ridge near the Harlaem River. Beers came back to Litchfield quite recruited. She left Emma there, for she could not leave her mother alone long. Her Father has left a most extraordinary will. His property was not large, but he disposed of it in such a way as to leave them much straitened. Beers will be left homeless if she outlives her mother. The idolized grandchildren were left beggars. St. Michael's Church, which received most of the property, relinquished a portion of it for the benefit of these grandchildren during their lifetime. Their little church gets on slowly. Only the foundation is laid, but everything is ready to begin in the Spring. Beers has just received a letter from Mrs. Mary D. Nesmith, as long and affectionate as in olden times. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.