Nor was this the worst,
for three more of their number died. Roscher was sick
when he reached Savannah, with consumption, it was supposed,
but Regnier suspected that this was not all, and when Roscher died,
March 30th, he secured permission to make an autopsy,
in which he was assisted by John Wesley. The examination showed
a large hematoma in the left wall of the abdomen, and other complications.
The records say, "we have no cause to grieve over his departure,
for he was a good soul," and died in peace.
The next to pass away was Mrs. Haberecht. Her health began to fail
the latter part of March, but she did not become seriously ill
until the 26th of May, when she returned from the farm, where she and others
had been employed, and told her friends that the Saviour had called her,
and her end was near. With joy and peace she waited for the summons,
which was delayed for some time, though on several occasions
her death seemed only a matter of hours. On the 16th of June
she shared with the others in the celebration of the Communion,
and on the following evening "went to the Saviour".
Matthias Boehnisch's illness was of short duration,
lasting only from the 27th of September to the 3rd of October.
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