Show on the brink of dissolution editor of the we spent an hour or two by the bed cathern Fa therN S scovil yesterday he is a veteran of sa years and has occupied many positions in the church among events happening in bis life he noticed your generous act in supplying him with the for some years tast t ast and mentioned the fact with much appreciation being too weak to write father scovil asked me to acknowledge his gratitude to you also to his baay friends and old acquaintances lie desires a warm remembrance and thanks all who have expressed sympathy or assistance during his affliction according to present indications the sands of life are nearly run surrounded by loving children aad an affectionate wife the solicitude and care they show at every moment fills the mind of the aged sufferer with gratitude and consolation beyond fear or doubt he bears an uncompromising testimony of the divinity of the great mission opened by joseppi the prophet this aged veteran lays calmly and peaceably awaiting the overruling hand of providence to close hia earthly career W H K jan |