Name/Title
Personal letter from Ida Cahoon to Julia Osborn MitchellEntry/Object ID
2011.01.013Scope and Content
The letter written by Ida Cahoon to Julia Osborn Mitchell expresses her concern about Julia being ill. Ida mentions that she is unable to help and sincerely regrets it. She includes in the note that she hopes that the accident Mr. (Thomas) Mitchell sustained is not a very serious or painful one. She extends her blessings and good thoughts to a good friend. Ida state that she is thankful that Julia's daughter (Rose) is able to minister to both Julia and Mr. Mitchell.
Transcribed:
Rose Hill, North Dover, O
Jan. 30, 1912
My dear Julia,
If there is ever a
time where one wishes she were
well it is when her friend is
ill and needs her.
It would be my wish to see
you and do something to relieve
you in your illness, but you
known I cannot help you with my
presence.
So, you will accept the written
word of sympathy -----
that the fellow feeling for you
comes from my heart I must
be content.
I trust the accident Mr.
Mitchell sustained is not
a very painful or serious one
but know you must have in
addition to your own ill health
that sorrow to bear for him.
We do have much to suffer
sometimes. The strength to endure
secures to come with it and
helps is to trust and be patient.
Until I see you please remem-
-ber you are often in my thoughts
and I wish you all the blessings
which can come to you.
How thankful you must be
that your dear daughter can minister
you both!
We shall hope for more cheering
word from you in the near future.
With memories of other days, long
since claimed by the treasured
past.
Your sincere friend
Ida M. CahoonCollection
Osborn Family CollectionRelationships
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Person or Organization
Cahoon, Ida MariaPerson or Organization
Mitchell, Julia A. OsbornPerson or Organization
Mitchell, ThomasPerson or Organization
Mitchell, Rose E.Related Entries
Notes
There is another letter in the collection from Ida Cahoon to Julia Mitchell, 2011.01.013.
