A Letter written around Jul 6, 1905

Mrs. Wellman is deeply touched
by your thoughtful expression
of sympathy and condolence,
appreciating greatly the friendly kindness
of which it is an evidence

Dear Emma - these cards were print[ed] to help me with my writing. My list of notes and flower cards were almost 500, but to you goes the personal word of love and of prayers to God for preparing me as he has for this shock. My children's faith grown each year has only been now put to the test. A test it was a cruel one, yet we trust not doubt, and fresh strength and courage has been given me each day. How to be brave for the little ones sakes and to trust and pray. Such a wealth of love - such letters - such a deluge of flowers and Sam to lean on when in strength he was now to be relieved. [...] Uncle Geo. love for all Bertha

[Bertha Wellman was Charles Wellman's widow. He died in a railroad accident in June 1905.]