Capt. James Anderson, ship Strabane, Arabian Sea, to 'My Dear Aunt', 01 May 1850-09 May 1850

Component identifier:: File 48
Content Summary:: His mother in indifferent health but a favourable change in Matthew; necessity to watch one's health; glad that Mr Waddel is at peace with God; Rachel may have missed many wordly pleasures but gained a crown from the Redeemer; the grand aim of life is securing eternal happiness in Jesus Christ; is much away from the world and so free of its snares; teaches the seamen reading, writing and arithmetic, and gives religious instruction; Aden; congratulates Mrs. Frew on an auspicious event; his mother will be leaving for Medina. In the section written on 9 May: the death of Rachel Waddel.
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