The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-23

LETTER OF DR. FRANKLIS.-A eorrespon-
dent Of the Boston Transcript has rescued from
oblivion the following letter, never before made
public, at Block Island. addressed TO Miss
Catharine Ray. of that place
Philadelphia. 4th March. 1855.
Dear Katy:
Your kind letter Of January Goth. is but just
come TO hand. and take this first opportunity
cf acknowledging the favor. IL gives me great
pleasure to hear that you got home safe and
well that day. thought too much was hsz-
srded, when saw you put off 10 sea 10 thai
very little skili, tossed by every wave but the
call was strong and just-a sick parent.
stood on the shore and looked after you tlll l
could no longer distinguish you. even with my
glass, then returned TO vour sisters, praying
for your safe passage. Towards evening al a
greed that you must certainly be arrived oe-
fore that time, the weather having been 80 Ia
vorable. which made me moie easy and cheer-
ful. for had been truly concerned tor you.
left New England slowly, and with great reIuc-
tance. Short days journeys. and loherIns WIS.,
its on the road. for three or four weeks, man
ifesied my unwillingness 10 quit country 10
which drew my first breath. spent my earliest
aud mos, pleasant days, and had now received
aud benevoence. in the kind and ahectIonate
treatment had ever where met with. ! al
most forgot had home, till was more than
half way toward. it-rill | had. one BY one.
parted with all Of my New England friends, and
was got into the western borders of Conneeti-
cut among mere strangers. Then like au old
man, who. having buried all he loved in this
world. begins TO think of heaven, | began 10
think OF, and wish for home and as ! drew
nearer, | found the attraction stronger and
stronger Nv diligence and speed increased
with my impatience. ] drove on violently and
made such long stretches that very lew days
brought me 10 nv own house. and 10 the arms
of my good old wife and childreD where | re-
main, thanks TO God, at present well and hap
Ipy.
! Persons subject to the hypo, complain Of the
northeast wind. as increasing their malady; hut
since you promised TO send me kisses in that
wind, and find you as COED as your word, IFS
TO me the gayest wind that blows, and gives me
the best spirits. | write during a northeast
storm of snow, the greatest we have had this
winter Your favors come mixed with the
snowy feeces, which are pure as your virgin
innocence white as your lovely bosom, and
as cod.-But let il warm towards some worthy
young man, and may heaven bless you both,
with every kind of happiness. desired Miss
Anne Ward TO send you over little box | left
with her for your amusement in that lonely
| Island.
| My respects TO your good father and mother
and sister. Let me often hear Of your welfare.
since il is not likely ] shall ever again have the
pleasure Of seeing you. Accept NINE and my
wile's sincere thanks for the many ci'llilIes !
received. from you and your relations; and do
me justice TO believe me dear girl,
Your affectionste faithful friend.
and humble serY't b. FRANKLIN.
p. S. My respective compliments to your
good brother Ward. and sister: and to the a.
greeabIe family of Wards, at Newport, when
you see them. .-Adieu.