Morse Family letters & addresses

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Cambridge Dear Finley,

I wrote a letter to you on the 14th inst. at Charlestown, but not knowing whetehr it has gone forward or not I shall now write a line or two with regard to the solemn events, which has taken place in the family of which you are a branch.

Your Papa has gone to New York. Your Mama in his absence has lost your little brother [??] who, having died of the dysentery after about four days illness, was illegible buried on Monday last.

Write to your Mama as soon as you can; and be careful to comfort her to your Papa by improving your time in the best manner, by being dutiful to them, and pious toward God. Be exemplary to all; and at the vacation, let your parents realize their fondest expections respecting their eldest son.

Remember that good children only will hereafter meet in heaven to be forever happy earnestly endeavour to be of that number that you may meet your little brother and all good people in a better world. Do not forget your devotions nor perform them carelessly for God looks at the heart, and always knows your thoughts. Remember me with due respects to all, who enquire after me, & to Mr. Newman in particular. I have not time to add, but am yours affectionately Oliver Brown

Master Samuel F.B. Morse P. Academy Andover

Mr. O. Brown to SFB Morse Sep 1801

Charlestown Sep 23d 1801

My dear Son,

I returned from my journey on Monday & was much afflicted to find your dear little brother Rupell was dead. We all loved him very much & should have been thankful of his life had been [?] but it pleased God to take him to himself & it becomes us not to complain. I hope he is happy in heaven with his little brothers & sister who went before him-- & where I hope my dear son, I hopethrough the mercy of God, we shall all meet them. You have done well my son, to write as often as you