It was apparently in response to this appeal that Mr.Sherman wrote the following letter to his nephew.
NEW YORK, April 28, 1790.
_Dear Nephew,_--I would have you continue your studies and remain at my house as you have done hitherto.

I hope you will be provided for so as to complete your education at College, and lay a foundation for future usefulness.

When I return home I shall take such further order respecting it as may be proper.

I shall afford you as much assistance as under my circumstances may be prudent.
I am your affectionate uncle, ROGER SHERMAN.
Mr.Sherman died a year after his nephew graduated; but before he died he doubtless saw the promise of that distinguished career which added new lustre to the Sherman name.
It is a rather remarkable fact that my mother had such close relations to so many eminent lawyers.

Her father, though his public duties prevented him from practising law very long, was a very great lawyer and judge.