Letter from Minnie P. FitzSimons at Adams Run, October 12, 1905, closing and signature (page 3 of 3)
Book 1, Page 494 ·1905
Transcription
summer, and now how I wish it had been possible. Sometimes I think the baby looks a little like her, and how much I would value such a resemblance. Dear Ellen I appreciate your loss, for after all you were the center of her life, her joy and pride, and I fully realize what she was to you. I am glad Sam will be with you today and hope he will remain until all is over — I know.
With my dear love to you I am Affectionately yours Minnie P. Fitz Simons.
AI Notes
Closing page of the three-page letter (begun on 492, continued on 493) from Minnie P. FitzSimons at Adams Run to her Aunt Louisa, October 12, 1905. Minnie reflects on a recent summer visit, mentions that her baby may resemble the deceased, and expresses condolences directly to Ellen, whom she affirms was the ‘center of her life, her joy and pride.’ She is glad that ‘Sam’ will be with Ellen while the funeral arrangements proceed. Signed ‘Affectionately yours, Minnie P. Fitz Simons.’
“Sam” is Samuel — most likely Samuel Gaillard FitzSimons, Ellen’s brother. The letter was sent in the envelope mounted on page 488 (postmarked Adams Run, Oct. 12, 1905, transit Charleston Oct. 13), addressed to Miss Ellen M. FitzSimons at 131 Tradd Street, Charleston, where Aunt Louisa apparently lived.