SUNDAY 10th
Very pleasant weather. It is with regret that I have to record in this weeks page, the Death of My Friend Mr Erastus Holmes of Stamford Connetacut. he died very Suddenly on Friday nght at 12 0 Clock he enjoyed the best of health till about a week previous to his death. In the Midst of life we are in death. We made a Coffin out of Solled tree and beried him just as the Sun was Sinking in the west. after the reading of the Episcopil Form of Funeral Service by Mr Young. Mr Holmes was a Ship Mate of Mine, a Young Man of good Moral character, formerly a Member of the Methodi st Church . he leaves many behind Who feels and Mourns his loss.
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