Correspondence (incoming): begging letters, A

be kind enough to see me, was if it be but a moment. I dared not to seek admittance without first asking your permission. I trust you will not turn away without giving me the required permisssion to see you. Let it be, in the day or evening, or at any time you may have at home. I promise not to rob you of more than a few moments. Had God spared the late Senator Stanford I might have appealed to him, for he, at least, had some acquaintance with our family, more so with exAttorney General Garland, an uncle. You may think it strange I refer to an entire stranger, having relatives in the States, but if you would but allow me, I can explain

all this. Since my marriage, five years ago, I have been entirely separated from my folks, and for the past two years and more from my husband. During this time I have been thrown entirely upon my own resources and Heaven only knows how I have managed to live until now. I had but one object in view and that was, to become again reconciled with my family. I have stinted myself even the necessaries of life, in view to put aside a few dollars, trying each day to make it grow large enough, that I might be able to go and in person, ask forgiveness of those that are dear to me than even my life. I did not

intend to allow this, to lengthen so, as, surely, your time must be of more value than this letter is, so I again will ask you to excuse me for the intrustion. Won't you, kind madam, see me and hear, what I pray, you will. You will, do this, I implore you, for I am almost distracted thinking of a refusal. Think of what further misery and sufferings you might save me from, and yes, my poor dear mother, too, for certainly she too must suffer. They know not how I live, and the lack of that knowledge, alone, would be enough to cause them worry. I hope this will not give any offence; and madam, if you will only answer this I shall feel deeply grateful to you.

I am, kind madam, your obedient humble servant -

Mrs. Vera G. Bernstein

of its at the present time my husband meet with a bad accident some weeks ago, and was taken from home and he will not be able to work I am afraid for another too [move, more ?] this. Please do not refuse me dear Lady if could spair me a little healp I will thank you very much indeed hopeing to here from you soon I remain Yours very Sincerly Mrs L Beal