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Far Rockaway

L.L. Aug 16th

My dear Auntie Stan-

I was so shocked to hear of poor
Mrs Hewe's death. It was
most unexpected for
in her last letters,
mamma never seem
-ed to lose hope of
her recovery-

It will be
a great grief to you,
for we all know
how devoted you
have always been
to your sister, and
how kind and good
to her in her illness.

I presume you
and Governor will be