Daniel Family

The exact date of William Pennefather's removal from Westbury does not appear, but early in 1832 he was placed under the care of the Rev. William Stephens at Levens Parsonage, six miles from the town of Kendal. A letter, written by Mr. Stephens to Baron Pennefather in February 1832, soon after his son's arrival, implies some anxiety as to the state of his health, “to which,” he says, “we shall pay the more attention, because it is evidently the last thing he considers himself. His attainments are more considerable than I expected. In the elementary parts of Greek and Latin, he is better instructed than most boys whom I have met of his standing; and when he stirs up his mind, he exhibits more than ordinary acuteness, uniting with the simplicity and playfulness of a child the thoughtfulness of age. If he is permitted to pursue his studies, I have no doubt of his being well prepared to enter the University at October 1833, judging by his present acquirements, and calculating upon ordinary application.”

... he thanked God continually that Milnthorpe was within reach of Levens and Sizergh. His thoughtful friends added many comforts to his humble room, and kind Mrs. Stephens arranged that the sister who generally lived with her should take care of him in his new abode. We find him spending some days in the old haunts at Levens Parsonage, and then entering on his invalid life at Milnthorpe.
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On arriving at Milnthorpe, September 11, 1836, he writes—
“Thank you many times my very dear friend, for the cheerful appearance my snug little dwelling wore when I entered it last evening with a heart rather full. ... Dear Miss D. watches over me with great care. I trust the Lord may bless us, and grant that we may spend the time profitably. We had a little evening worship, and intend to read regularly through St. Matthew's Gospel.”
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    “Milnthorpe,
“November 17th, 1836.
... though I thought of it, I never thanked you or Miss D. for copying ‘Head of the Church triumphant,’ which has soothed and delighted me every time I have played it, to try and calm my irritable and irritated nerves. When you were all gone, I felt so disappointed at myself. I fain would have been bright, I fain would have had some pleasant intercourse with such dear children of God as you and your valued friends, but I could not; so my strength was certainly ‘to sit still.’ Had Miss D. played for me, I should perhaps have been better; but it would have been rude to Mr. L. to ask her to do so for my amusement.
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“I hope you and Miss D. will come to an early tea very soon, though it sometimes strikes me I am very selfish in wishing you to take the long drive to this ugly little spot.
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    “Milnthorpe,
      “October, 1836.
“Yesterday I went to read a little with old Mr .W. and got a scolding from Miss D. because it took me out in the damp.
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      “November.
“I was grieved to let the day pass without writing a few lines, but I had been in my bed all day, and when I had dressed in the evening and was going to tea. I nearly fainted.
“Miss D was alarmed, but I told her I was subject to such attacks, and in about an hour I recovered.

The Daniel Family

Alicia (Daniel) Stephens

Eliza Daniel

Richard Daniel

William Daniel