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! cd her hand afsctIonately. az he said, Farewell,
| Elizabeth II II Re the Lords Will, shall return
/ 10 an-e soon" He fingered and their hands trem-
blzd in each others clasp then drawing her gently
toward him. he imprinted kiss or her open, lano-
cenr forehead. She looked modesty into his clear
honest eyes. and replied IN the klndest tones,
'sFarewei. Friend John, may the Lord bless thee
and guide thee "


were soon after married, at Newborn meeting, ac-
cordins 10 the simple form OF the Society Of Friends
Neither OF them made any change OF dress for the
OCCASION and :here was no wedding t-aSt. Without
the aid OF priest or magiSirae, they took each other
Dy the hand, and, In The presence OF witnesses
calmly and solsnnly promised 10 De Kind and taith
! ful 10 each other Their mutual promises were re-
corded in the church books, and the welded pair
quietly returned to their happy home. with none 10
intrude upon those sacred hours OF human ts when
the heart most needs 10 be left alone with lis
deep emotions.


They lived together nearly forty. years IN the
greatest unity! During that peiiod she three times
crossed the Atlantic 10 visit her aged PARENTS and
he occasionally left her for season when called
abroad 10 preach. These temporary separations
were felt as cross, but the strong hearted woman
always cheerfully gave him IN 10 follow his own
convictions OF duty. In l742. ne Parted from her,
TO go on religious visit 10 lortola, IN the West
Indies He died there, in the slxty-seventh year
of his age She published religious tract of his,
10 which is preiized freface, entitled Elizabeth
Estaugh's testimony concerning her beloved hus
bard. John Estaugh." In this preface, she SAYS,
Since il pleased Divine Providence so highly 10
favor me- with being the near companion OF this
dear worthy, must give Some small account OF
him Few, If any. in married state, ever lived IN
sweeter harmony than we did He was pattern
of moderation in all things not ted M with any
enjoyments, nor cast down al disapponlmentS
man endowed with many good gifts, chrender-
ed him very agreeable 10 his TRENDS. and much
more 10 me. his Nlie, 10 "noHi Ills memory Is Iost
dear and precionS."


The brick tomb in which he was buried at Tor
tola. Is still pointed out 10 Quaker travellers;
of whom recently writes, BY clrcultous path,
through dense thlcke, we came 10 The spot where
Friends o1ce had meeting house, and where are
hurled the remain5 o. several OF our valued mlnls
ters who visited this island, esout a century ago,
from sense Of gospel love. Time hos made his
ravares upon these mansions OF the dead. The
acacla spreads lhlckly It's thorny branches over
them. and near them the century-bioomins aloe Is
luyurlantly growing


Elizabeth survived her excellent husband twenty
wears. useful and hoao.ed 70 the last. The Month
ly Meeting of Haddontleld in published testlmo:
NAL, speak of her thus She was endowed with
great natural abilities which, being sancilfed by
the spirit of Christ were much improved where
by she became qualified 10 act IN the affairs OF the
church. and was serviceable member, having
been clerk 10 the womens meeting nearly h.iy
wears greatly 20 their satisfaction She was SIN
cere sympathiser with the afflicted of benevolent
disposition and in distributing to the poor was de-
Srous to do in a way NEST profitable and durable
10 them, and if possible not to let the right hand
know what the lef. did. Though IN state
of afflueuce as 10 this worlds wealth, she was an
example of painness and moderation. Her heart
and house were open TO her friends, whom 10 en-
tertain seemed one of her greatest pleasures. Pru
denily cheerful and well knowing the value OF
friendship, she was careful not 10 wound II herself,
nor to encourage others in whispering supposed
failings or weaknesses. Her last illness brought
great bodily pain, whlchs she bore with much calm
ness of mind and sweetness of spirit. She depart-
ed this life as one falling asleep, full of days, like
unto shock of corn fully ripe"


The town of Haddonfeld, in New-Iersey, took
its name from her; and the tradition concerning
her courtshp is often repeated by some patriarch
among the Quakers She laid out an extensive
garden in rear of the house, which during her day
was much celebrated for its herbs, vegetables and
fruits, literally distributed all round the neehbor-
hood The house was burned down years ago ];
bat some fine old yew trees. which she brought
from England ARE still pointed out on the site where
the noble garden once fourished Her medical
skill is 81 well remembered that the old nurses OF
Ncw-Jersey still recommend Elizabeth Estaush's
salve as the "soveregnest thing on earth"