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(left of address) HAMILTON
339 W 28th St
April 5th 1881
My dearest Edwina
I have received yours of the 20th of March. I was so sorry to learn how dreadfully your mama was afflicted -- God help her, & restore her. I have been expecting daily to see her death Telegraphed. but, its often the case that persons will last a length of time insane, & be very troubelsem to others that have to watch & care for them. They are never to be trusted alone for a minute They will do a mischief to themselves or others. - Therefore a very
quiet careful spot ought to be thought of where she could do no harm, it seems hard to confine her - yet, it would be the most proper if it has to be done at all -- tell Aunt Asia to talk with your Papa - & try and convince him how dangerous & cuning madness is -- & neither you or your Papa can have an hours peace of mind. it distresses me dreadfully. I am all the time in a state of nervous anxiety fearing the worst. I am not able to write half what I think of it, - but I have seen and known a good many cases that perhaps it would have been better to have the patients prevented from doing harm,
I know how badly your dear Papa feels, but its the will of The Almighty, & we must submit I pray for her daily. & for you all. I hope you are in health & try & keep up your spirits for your Papas sake -- I know you will, its a trying time for him, -- I am so anxious to hear if she knew her Mother.
I hope she will help to take care of her & relieve you some -- try & walk out & don't let it grieve you more then you can help -- I am in hopes of a letter in a day or two from your Papa -- but I am afraid his rest from acting wont benefit him when his mind is harassed,
The weather is still very cold in N Y -. Frost & Ice this morning. I have not seen anything of Marie I don't know why she behaves so queer to me Rosalie has called on her twice, but she don't return it - she went to Cincinati & took Mr. Tiske with her to look after her property. Rose asked her if she was engaged, but she did not satisfy her only said perhaps so. She has not acted for a long time -- Bless you my darling. I must conclude having to mail this right away give my love to all, Rose & I have both been sick since I wrote to you but are better now Thank God -- ever your loving Grandma
M A Booth --
John Mcullough
sails to day