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all come forth to greet and
welcome her to their Heavenly
Mansions. Gertrude and I have
been here all this month.
Wednesday morning Gertie came
to my room and told me her
dream. She saw Anna walk
very feebly into a room where
we were. As she entered she
said, "This is the final time
I have gone out and I have
come to see you and your
Mother. Gertie, keep pleasant
memories of Anna Maria".
At four forty-five that day
her spirit took its flight.
Sweet memories will always
linger with us who so truly
loved her. All loved her
and all speak your name
with heartfelt sympathy.

They tell me that Mr. Hewes
is much broken down. He
must have been devotedly attached
to "Dear Anna" as he always called
her. My heart aches for little
Jennie - bereft of her second
Mother - more self sacrificing
and loving than most own
mothers. Your dear sister looked
lovely in death. I feared I should
see traces of suffering - but her
face was very peaceful and serene
and even rounded. The services
were most appropriate. Doct.
Mackenzie spoke with much
feeling. Doct. Abbott I could not
hear. The music was touchingly
sweet. When Mrs. Campbell sang
"We shall meet again" Gertie was
much overcome. My dear Joe
was there with us. I feared he
would be unable to be present