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stood in need of as one of the heads of a large family of various dispositions, saying, "I felt the necessity of keeping self under proper control in order for the right regulation of those about me; and the incident was often recurred to in silence for my own improvement, and sometimes recommended to others for their advantage.”

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One of the earliest occasions of prolonged absence of either from home on a religious journey, apparent from their correspondence, was the accompaniment by Philip Price of Charity Cook, and Susanna Hollingsworth, of South Carolina, on a visit to the meetings of the Society in Virginia and Western Pennsylvania, during the severe winter of 1796-97. The crossing of the mountains was then a difficult task, not free from danger. He writes from Virginia: "I wish thee may be favoured to bear with patience my absence, being in hopes it is still right for me to go on with them, however trying it may I feel an earnest desire of being found in my allotment (of duty). I have had some heavy exercises to pass through since I have been from home, both on my own account and on that of the Society, but I have endeavoured to come into a state of resignation, wherein I now enjoy a good degree of peace of mind. I could write a good deal more, but must decline at present, as it is so cold the ink freezes in my pen, although near a good fire." From Redstone he wrote, "Way has been wonderfully made for us to get along, without meeting with any

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accident or injury, yet not without great dangers, wherein we have experienced that Preserving Power to be near in our greatest straits, who I have no doubt has called for the present dedication. My faith has never been more 66 I closely tried, I believe, on any occasion." have no doubt but thou feels thy situation lonesome and often trying in my absence, but I have a hope thou art preserved in patience and submission to the Will of Him to whom we ought to submit in all things, and let these trials work for our further refinement and purification.” * * "I often remember my dear children, and have no doubt of thy care over them, which makes me feel easy on their account. Oh that they may be preserved in innocency and virtue, which I hope will be more our concern for them than anything besides in this fading world." On their return journey he again writes, "the labour of my dear devoted companions has been close and searching in most places where our lot has been cast, but they have been enabled to discharge their duty so as to pass along with much peace of mind, of which I am sometimes favoured to partake a share in feeling a silent travail for Zion's prosperity. There appear to be many in most places who depend upon the labours of the faithful traveller, and neglect the work in themselves, which makes me fear the things which belong to their peace will be hid from them. It has been a baptising time to the churches in many places, but mournful to behold the

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little fruit that is brought forth to the praise of the Great Husbandman, who has so freely sent forth His labourers. I often feel my mind deeply impressed in beholding the low state of things amongst us, and under discouragement when I behold how many things are suffered to eclipse the beauty that would shine more and more from amongst us, were we to live up to what we are called, and what we profess to believe.” "I often wish for thy dear company in these closely trying seasons, which I have often met with, thou knowest, when we were together, and have been increasingly my lot since we parted. But when I come to a state of resignation I am favoured for a time to feel a degree of peace, which is what I have longed to experience more than any other enjoyment in this world, and it is to be preferred to everything besides." The responses of his beloved wife breathed the same deep religious dedication and sympathizing affection. 'My anxiety for thy preservation is at times past description, though at some times I am favoured with resignation and patience to bear thy long absence from me with more fortitude than I expected. I feel my mind measurably supported under it at this time, yet often, very often, forcibly feel the want of thy tender, sympathizing, and endearing company, in my present trying situation."

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A lasting friendship was formed between these travellers, who had moved together in that "unity of spirit

which is the bond of peace." A correspondence ensued after Charity's return, and while on a visit to Europe, in the affectionate terms of a mother to a son, by which title she addressed him.

In the fall of 1798, the yellow fever prevailed with great fatality in the city of Philadelphia. In their humane efforts to relieve the sick and dying, Philip's brother Isaac Price (a member of the Board of Health), was prostrated with the disease, and his brother-in-law, Edward Garrigues, exposed to imminent danger in attending the sick. These were both remarkable men. Isaac was of a happy and joyous temperament, and his gayety a degree beyond what his more sober brethren could fully sympathize with; but not less innocent, humane, and devoted to the high calls of duty, to which at this period his life fell a sacrifice. Edward, of a French descent, possessed extraordinary physical energy, courage, and force of character, to young, superficial observers, apparently uncongenial to the mild and subdued character of the Friend. Yet he bowed with implicit submission to the power of religion, owned its gentle influences on the heart, and was ever ready to serve with alacrity and zeal the cause of truth and humanity, and to extend hospitality and aid in the progress of those travelling in the ministry and service of the Church. Responding 9 mo. 10, to a letter from Philip Price, "truly consoling" and acknowledging a "tender sympa

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thy," he writes, "Our brother Isaac is in a quiet, composed frame his mind evidently striving for best support;" and on the 15th, "Our dear Isaac is considerably better in health, and I hope is likely to be raised up once more as a monument of Divine mercy, and that he with many more may not only be willing to sing His praise, as on the banks of deliverance, but also remember His marvellous works." * * "I hope your benevolent minds, who have been engaged for the accommodation of the distressed citizens of this once highly favoured city, may enjoy in this lot the hundred fold of peace, and joy unmixed in a never ending eternity." The improvement that gave hope in the morning was but the prelude of the approaching dissolution that took place on the evening of the same day, as announced in a subsequent letter. "It hath pleased the Almighty Father of Mercies to release the spirit of our dear Isaac this evening. He was favoured with much composure, and an easy passage, I trust to everlasting rest." Next morning at 7 o'clock, he adds, "I have just returned from attending the last office to our brother. * * Dear Stephen Grellet, the sure friend of distress, and most excellent nurse, not only attending our brother with the assiduity of a near connexion, but at this early hour I found he was most willing to accompany me to the grave. His company in my family I hope and trust will add a blessing by his exemplary deportment." On the 29th he

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