EPITAPHS

— IN —

JAPAN GRAVE-YARD.

[Transcribed by Arthur Richardson]

   1.   (Marble monument).   Abby, died July 20, 1858, æ 4 yrs., 5 mos.
                  Dearest Abby thou hast left us,
                  Though thy loss we deeply feel,;
                  'Tis God that hath bereft us,
                  He can all our sorrows heal.

   2.   In memory of Ruth Price, died Sept. 5, 1858, æ 83.
                  Dearest mother, thou hast left us,
                  Though thy loss we deeply feel;
                  'Tis God that hath bereft us,
                  He can all our sorrows heal.

   3.   In memory of Benjamin Price, died Jan. 5, 1833, æ 80.
                  My children dear, this place draw near,
                  A father's grave to see;
                  Not long ago I was with you,
                  And soon you'll be with me.

   4.   In memory of Mrs. Hannah, widow of Sylvanus Hall, died Oct. 18, 1830, æ 74 years, 7 mos., 6 days.

   5.   In memory of Mr. Sylvanus Hall, who died July 24, 1815, æ 52.

   6.   In memory or Mr. Asa Hall, who died Feb. 10, 1817, æ 56 [26].

   7.   Almeriah, dau. of Mr. Ebenezer and Nancy Hall, died Jan. 22, 1825, aged 3 yrs. and 5 days.

   8.   Nancy, dau. of Mr. Ebenezer and Nancy Hall, she died Mch. 3, 1825, æ 5 yrs., 10 mos., 23 days.