Noah Webster letter to Emily Ellsworth, 1837 June 27

New Haven June 27. 1837

Dear Emily

Your mother is so far recovered that she goes about her work, as usual, though weaker.

We have this day heard from Rosalie, that her little Rebecca is in the grave. The children have all be affected with hooping cough, & it has proved fatal to the daughter. This is a sore affliction, not only to Rosalie, but to her sister Eleanor, who was warmly attached to her, & who had appropriated # 50 to be put to interest for her benefit. It will be also a grievous event to William.

William has obtained a clerkship in the bank at La Fayette, with $500 salary, & he has contracted with a man to build him a cottage.

Your sister Goodrich has been unwell lately, with pains in the breast & head. She has been bled to-day, & feels relieved. She attends to her domestic concerns.

Lucy also has been unwell, but is better. So we all have our afflictions - & may we make a good use of them ~ our love be with you all.

Your affectionate father

N Webster.

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Mrs William W Ellsworth

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