A19B2F1D1Nov1888p2

Bleakwood Texas
Nov 1st 1888

R.E. Russell Esq
Orange ex

Dear Bro

I was very sorry
to receive the sad news but
it was not surprising at all.
We all knew that it must
be very soon. I thought
I would see Kate again
when I was there and would
have gone down but could
hardly get off. I didn't talk
to Kate like I thought she
would never get well. I did
not want to discourage her
and cause her to feel sad.
I think it best to let the sick
have all the hope they can