Elizabeth Bayley Seton to Anna Seton, 1798 December 31

She thinks of Anna always bur likes to devote an hour especially to her. God bless her. Her parents and friends wish her well. By her conduct she can gratify their wishes or confer bitter disappointment. Elizabeth regards Anna as the friend and companion of future years. On the reverse side in the same hand, crossed out with pencil. They are too often dissatisfied with Divine dispensations. Part of this line is crossed out in ink. They question God's kindness with regard to themselves. They are dissatisfied with their state in life. She gives an example from plants of God's providence. God takes as least as much care of his rational creatures. :: II-1-a A.L. 2pp. 8vo.