Condolence letters on the death of Anna Lathrop Hewes, 1892

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The Father in all his glory and forevermore joy in the presence of our own.

Most Sincerely Yours Mrs Mackenzie

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Condolance Answered Nov 1st 1892

1822 Pacific ave. Oct 22"

Mrs McKenzie re Mrs. Hewes

My dear Mrs Stanford:

I was much grieved t find upon coming home that dear Mrs Hewes had gone to her rest - not that but that you coming back should not find her among the many who are glad to welcome you

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I think I know what were your first feelings quite as well as if I were an old friend.

I am sure your first thoughts were that the little circle there was widening and then the sorrow was tempered by the joy in the meeting in the Father's house.

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Never again can you feel such a weight of sorrow as when your only beloved son left you, but each time we are asked to walk the path of sorrow the steps beome slower and the head bends a little lower, until some time some day we shall lift our face and for ourselves see

Mrs. McNeill Scramento - housekeeper for 14 yrs. Oct. 1892 June 22, 1893

Condolence - re Hewes (see condolences on L.S.)

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From Mrs McNeill answered Oct 28^th 92 Condolance

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From my old housekeeper who lived with me fourteen years at Sacramento house J. L. S.

Mrs. McNeil re-Hewes

Scaramento Monday

Dear Mrs Stanford

I am so glad to know of yourself and Mr Stanford safe arrival at home once more, and sorry for the grief you had to sustain in the loss of your dear Sister Mrs Hewess but console yourself by remembering that Your loss is her gain, she will sufer[sic] no pain again she is happy with her God in heaven i was very sorry when i heard she was dangerously, ill i wished i could help her but i knew she had nurses and every attention possible

and i did long to see Her, once more but I knew i could not as the Docters[sic] woul[sic] not alow her to be disturbed. She was always so kind and plasent[sic] Dear Mrs Stanford don't grieve too much. You done all you could for her comfort. May the Lord have mercy on her soul. Please excuse this I think i should write an other letter but it might not be any better. I hope you are enjoying good health. Mr Stanford and Mr Lathrop also i did think of going down to see you insted[sic] of writing but fear of troubleing[sic] as I know you have so many dear friend[s] to take up your time and receive. I thought you must need rest after the voyag[e]

Wishing You every Blessing Yours sincerely, Mrs McNeill Please write 9.20. L.St