Peter Yarnall letter to Mary Rodman, Newport 10 month 3d 1793

Mary Rodman resided in New Bedford with Thomas and Charity Rotch until her death in 1798. In 1793, she lost a daughter to illness, perhaps small pox or tuberculosis. Peter Yarnall does not refer to Sarah directly, but he is writing in response to her death, extolling Sarah's virtues and encouraging Mary Rodman to remain resigned to God's will. 6.6" x 8.25" (17 by 20.9 cm