Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Lt 19, 1876

Children

Holden Campground

June 2, 1876

Previously unpublished.

Dear Children:

We have just received a letter from Walling in which he says that a scheme is on foot with Lou in regard to the children. Be on the watch. I drop a line merely for you to be guarded. Keep them close. If they go to Sister Jones’, tell her to keep them guarded. 3LtMs, Lt 19, 1876, par. 1

I would write more if I had time, but this must go. We are usually well and of good courage. 3LtMs, Lt 19, 1876, par. 2

When Sister Rice shall come east, the children must go to Sister Jones. Walling urges that Aunt Ellen shall bring the children east. His mother is failing and wants to see the children. But I am here and the children are not. Had I received this letter before I left, would have brought them with us, I think, but it is too late now. 3LtMs, Lt 19, 1876, par. 3

Love to all, 3LtMs, Lt 19, 1876, par. 4

Mother.