Augusta County: Kate Trotter to Her Uncle, May 2, 1871
Summary:
Kate Trotter writes to her uncle to say how sorry her family is to hear about his illness.
She also thanks him for sending apples.
Uncle
May 2nd/71
Staunton
Dear Uncle,
Pa received your welcome letter last week. we were delighted to hear from you, but sorry to
hear you had been so sick. We are sorry you will not able to come to see us this Spring, but
hope you will soon be able to come. Uncle Jacob will be here this summer. We have had a great
deal of sickness in our family every member has been sick. Ma has been quite sick for four or
five weeks, but she is better now. We received the apples safe yesterday, but
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they
were nearly all rotten. We are very much obliged to you, for them. Our [unclear: road]
this winter has been very stumpy, but we are getting along as well as we have any right to
expect, I think. Write when ever you can, we are always glad to hear from you. All join me in
much love to you, Mary and the children.
Your devoted Niece,
Kate Trotter
