Saturday a.m., April 1, 1882
[Manhattan, Kansas]
My dear Mrs. Griffing:
I cannot express to you the deep sorrow and sympathy I feel
for your family in this great affliction. It pains me to tears that Mr. Griffing,
so kind and conscientious always – so pleasant in his intercourse as neighbor
and friend – should experience such suffering. I cannot come to you and words
seem so trivial. Can I do anything for you? It would be such a privilege. May
the kind Heavenly Father who watches over us all sustain you with his strong arm
and bless you continually.
[My daughter] Sebie joins in love and sympathy. Hastily but
in strong affection.
Ever your friend,
Mary E. A. Mudge
Mary Eusebia Armstrong [Beckford] Mudge
Photo courtesy of David L. Mudge
