Le Fleuve
West Fort Ann.
New York
Dear Mrs. Moneypenny
I am always coming to you for advice - I am anxious to find out something about an old neighbor of yours - Aunt Mary Robertson always called her "Cousin Ellen" and I have come to the conclusion that she was James Small's first wife I don't now why I think so. and it was about this "Cousin Ellen's["] son.
Robbie Stevenson, when Gilbert Robertson died, his wife sent me a little ambrotype of "Cousin Ellen and Robbie" which is rapidly fading out. he was just a little lad leaning against his Mother[.] Gilbert told me once he died in a "poor house" I can't make it seem possible, if he did, how did he lose his money or didn't he have any. If you know any thing about it won't you be kind enough to write. I hoped to see you this summer, but it was impossible for me to come. I came to Gilbert's funeral, and thought and talked of you, but my brother who was with me was an invalid and we had to hurry back on his account, your neice [sic] Mrs. Stevenson rode to the cemetary with us. I was also disappointed in not seeing Mona. We saw so many old friends that day. I hope you keep well, as well as Mona and Margaret - I found a great [...] in Coila. It's awfully sad to know those old friends are gone Now do write me I found your letter so interesting about the slaves. We are all rejoicing over the end of the war. We had three in it. give my best love to Mr. Horsfield and the girls and many kind wishes to your self for Christmas and New Years I remain, as always my dear Cousin Yours affectionately
K. B. Mowry
Dec. 1st 1918.