The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1854-04-13
Letter from Mrs. Hogan to p. Handel
No. l2 CHERRY-sTREET

No. IL CHERRY-sTREEr,
Providence, r. l., March 30, 1854. !
Mr.. Pierce Handel, Bookseller, Ashaway, r. l.:
DEAR SIR
Your note of the 23d inst was duly re-
ceived. You state that you are engaged in
selling the works of my late husband on Pope
ry, and wish to know from me the particular
circumstances and probable cause of his death
when and where he died-where he was en-
tombed-his age, and such other information
as can and am disposed to give.
| l might, perhaps, send you an obituary of
some length, which would interest many who
may read his works on Romanism; but at this
late day, when he is becoming so well known
to the public, it seems scarcely necessary.
Suffice it to say, that he died in Nashua, N. H.,
on the 22d day of January, lS4S. In that
city, his works on Romanisn were written and
there, in the prime of life and usefulhess, he
died, martyr to the cause of Protestantism-
aged 52 years. In the burying ground attach
ed to the orthodox church of which Rev. Mr.
Richards is pastor, his remains are deposited.
A simple monument of granite stone, with his
name and age on it, points you to the grave of
him who was inexpressibly dear to me. A
weeping willow waves mournfully over it. AS
to the circumstances and propable cause of his
death, concerning which you ask information,
l can only say that when he had finished High
and Loic Mass, his last work on Romanism,
he felt it his duty to lecture upon the subject.
With this object in view, he left home in usual
health for Philadelphia, where he was heard
with deep interest but, alas his mission on
earth was drawing to q close. While in the
pulpit of one of the churches in that city, he
was suddenly taken with alarming illness
which had well nigh proved instantly fatal. ]
will here insert one of several letters which
. received at that time from a distinguished
Presbyterian divine of that city. The letter i:
, addressed to me at Nashua. 1t will be more
satisfactory than anything else which can bt
said upon the subject. / give it rerbatim.
"AMERIcAN HOTEL, CHKsTNUT-sr.,
Philadelphia, Pa, March Is, 1s47. !
, "MY DEAR MADAM
"Though n stranger to you personally
the circumstances in which your dear husbant
D is placed in the Providence of God will be
sufficient apology for my addressing you. Ii
is seriously i'll, and while he has the best med
Y ical advice that our city affords, the issue i
! considered doubtful. He was taken suddenly
= i'll in church yesterday morning, but was reev
ed before evening, and when saw him he wa
perfectly rational and composed, and was read
ing letter from you.
This morning, when called, found tha
= he had suffered relapse. He is occasional
sensible, but during his delirium speaks of hi
y wife. My dear madam, this is the Lords dc
r ings, and l need not remind you that he doe
all things well. During the few days Of MI
u Hogan's abode in Philadelphia, he has awak
ened deep interest in the public mind re
specting the subject which has engrossed a
his mental energies. He spoke with grea
It power on Friday evening. Rest assured tha
all that can be done shall be attempted. II
i has kind, sympathizing friends in Philadelphia
lr During his short stay here, l have seen hil
frequently and have been rejoiced at the OF
u portunityofmaking and cultivating his acquain
e ance. have no doubt of his Christian cha
acter, and of his preparedness for his gre,
change, should God, in his providence, ca
him away. May God sustain and comfort yo
I" i am yours truly"
1, Extract of a letter from the same, date
March l6, 1si7:
"Mr Hogan slept well last night, and WI
y evidently much better, but he Is still We
ye weak, and of course his condition is critic,
lie speaks often Of you, with great affecti,
and tenderness. His physicians, this mornin
regard his symptoms as decidedly favorab
a and he has the prayers of many sympathizi
" friends that he may be restored. His life
valuable to the great Protestant cause, and