[from the diary of Dr. Brodie Strachan Herndon]
30th Brother John bears up
wonderfully. Her sufferings are
so great (from nervousness & difficult
spasmodic breathing) that he longs
to see her released. Their
parting adieus are very affecting.
Nannie & her father were peculiar
friends. Ellen Mercer is much
sustained. Poor old Aunt Hetty
is bound to the earth—faithful
old friend!
MSS 2563-b