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4<br> To you, his son, 'tis ours to offer such consolation as we may. In life we loved him; in death we cared for him; and now deliver to you all that remains of the author of your being, who reared you in his home. 'Tis yours to take him to his final resting place on earth. And say, in the language of the old hymn: <div style="text-align:right;">"Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest,<br> Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast;<br> We loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee [paper is torn]t;<br> Good night! good night! good night!</div><br><br> His friend and yours<br> Thomas J. Britt<br> 105 South Ninth St.<br> Saint Louis,<br> Missouri