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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
Club. Ever thine, C. S. To his brother George. Boston, Oct. 15, 1844. my dear George,—You were perhaps prepared, by the beautiful adieu of our dear Mary, which was speeded to you by the last packet, for the sad tidings of her death. Before her few words could have reached you, we placed her mortal remains in the tomb. She died at nine o'clock in the morning of Friday, Oct. 11, and was buried on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13. A few days before her death, she expressed a wish that Mr. Gannett should read at her funeral the service of our church,—adding to this whatever his own judgment or feelings might suggest. In the performance of this wish, I asked his kind presence and prayers on that occasion. In the touching and beautiful prayer which he offered there was an allusion to the brother who, in the providence of God, had been separated for many years from the beloved sister, and a hope that he might be strengthened to bear this sorrow with resignation. I was recalled fr