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42 [in pencil]
On the Sound July 3d 1889 Greenwich Conn
Dear Jervy I have just heard of your father's death---the dear old gentleman must have suffered long in his helpless condition & in the knowledge of the care he has been to you. Of course such losses are painful to us & yet they bring a solace in the knowledge that our dear suffers have relief in their release. It is strange that not for
many months did I feel any grief for my mother's death, all I realized was the fact that the dear, weary soul was gone to rest. I feel alarm for you, Jervy; this blow coming at a time when you are ill, mentally and physically, must be greater than you can bear & I sympathize sincerely with Sarah in the anguish she must endure; but women are wonderfully strong in such emergencies & I've no doubt her brave heart will hold you up. I have been badly pestered by many bothers of late & am here for a
few days rest. The next two weeks I expect to pass in the dentist's chair, having sadly neglected my teeth the dentist finds a very serious condition that requires careful treatment. So soon as he [dismisses?] me I am engaged with several friends for a cruise to Bar Harbor, which they defer on my acct.
I hope soon to hear from you---direct to c/o [illegible] C. Benedict Greenwich, Conn & tell me how your own threatened illness stands; I hope it
has passed from you.
This is hurriedly scratched "aboard ship" while paddling the Sound.
Give my affectionate sympathy to your sisters, Jr brother & God bless you!
Edwin Booth