Archive:Letter, Ella Dunkleberg to Hugh Whitney, 1890
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Ella (Heberlein) Dunkleberg (?) to Hugh Monticello and Mathilda Caroline (Heberlein) Whitney, 13 July 1890.
Kill Creek, Kans. July 13- 1890. Dear Sister Brother and All- I will endeavor to drop you a few lines this afternoon. But Oh! how can I say much on such a sad sad occasion? Words and pen are too feeble to express my feelings. I can not believe it true, I ask myself the question Is it really true thousand times a day. Dear ones how can I write you words of comfort! We know this much, she is far better off than we. She is free from many a sorrow and tribulation, and temptation. God took her while she was pure in his sight. What a band of little angels we have over there! If we only live so that when our days are numbered they will all meet us on the golden strand. It seems so hard that God seek fit to take away those little lambs we love so dearly. Trust in God for he knoweth best. Now dear ones do not grieve to much over your great loss but think of those that God has left you. When I think of it, what pleasure are they here? The sorrow & worry far exceed them. At least around here. How are the children, I hope they are better! Till when they are well enough to travel come home and rest up Ma wants you to come. She has worried so much, it will do you all good to get away from the sad scenes & surroundings. Baby is getting along nicely, is growing fatter and cuter every day. She is lying in the cradle awake now. We have named her Irma H. (Heberlein) I gave her the first Jerry the second. Manny manny thanks for that little cap, she look so sweet in it. Well I will not trouble you with much description of her, when you come you can see for yourself. Only I would say she is an awful good baby expecially nights. I guess I will close for this time my heart is too full to write much. I think Pa is writing you good letter today. Is Mrs. Fritz still with you, I believe she is the nicest ladey I ever met. Write when you feel like it, if it is only to say you are all well. Hoping this will find you in better health I remain as ever your loving sister Ella. Now Till do not forget to come, pack up what you have, do not make preperations a week beforehand.
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