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MRS. (REV.) HUGH McLEAN'S LETTERS
Matawatchan, Ont., Dec. 9, 1904.
My Dear Mrs. McLeod,-
We were very sorry indeed to hear of your being sick, but trust that you have by this time recovered your usual state of health. It also grieved us to hear of your kind brother-in-law's sudden death, and that your husband was unjustly deprived of his lawful rights in his brother's property. We are astonished that the widow would be so selfish as to keep all to herself, as it is much more blessed to give, or share than to ignore the rights of others. We are kept very busy in this field of labor; it is a large district including about sixty families, and five places for holding services, with an area of about twenty miles between them, but we are very happy in our work, for we have a Father's blessing and co-operation on and in our labors. It is an honor to be permitted to glorify God by seeking to lead
souls upwards and onwards to a higher plane of life.
Last year was a prosperous year in all the departments of the work of the church; for which we are very thankful. First Sunday is the Preparatory day for the sacrament, which is to be dispensed on the following
Sunday, 18th inst. On Christmas eve we are to have a tea-meeting, Christmas tree and concert, and hope we shall have good weather and the usual success. Our young men are in the different lumber camps, but
they will be home in time for the entertainment. This seems to promise
to be a cold winter. The sleighing is very good at present. This country is very rocky and mountainous and sometimes the roads that are unfrequented become blocked and impassable. This year we had a firewood bee in the spring, and one in the fall, and the result is we have a splendid pile of wood; it is very cold here, and we are situated on the top of a high hill. About six weeks ago Mr. McLean sent Mr. McLeod seven dollars to pay the taxes on our property and we would like to know if he received the money, and would be glad to have the receipt to relieve our anxiety.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and family are well. Meanwhile, with kindest regards from Mr. McLean and myself, to yourself, Mr. McLeod and all the members of your family, I am,
Yours sincerely,
M. McLean
Mrs. McLeod.Transcriber
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MRS. (REV.) HUGH McLEAN'S LETTERS
Matawatchan, Ont., Nov. 2, 1903.
My Dear Mrs. McLeod,-
Though you have not received a letter from us lately, we often speak of yourself, and Mr. McLeod. We have your family photo on the organ, so that, especially at worship, we are often reminded of you all. We do sympathize with you in your loneliness without your husband, and with him without you; for we know what it means for you both. We always entertain the hope that it might be possible for you to be re-united in Casselman, and live for years there. However, all our affairs are in the hands of Him Who doeth all things well, and over-ruleth all our circumstances for
our good, in the highest, and best sense of the term.
We can well realize what a comfort it is to you to have the Rev. Mr. Tees with you, socially, and religiously. It will also tend to lessen Mr. McLeod's anxiety regarding your welfare, when he knows that you have your pastor near you to consult, or advise at any time, or on any matter.
We paid a visit to Ottawa during the Exhibition, and spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and family in Richmond. They are well; Clizzie is attending school, and is a very intelligent child; quite entertaining in her talk. Sefton, the older boy, is very quiet, but affectionate in his
nature, and the baby, George, is very lively and playful; he did not know us at all. Mr. Stewart was elected Reeve with acclamation . They drove us into Ottawa on Monday, and spent the day with us in the city, and we enjoyed that best of all. We also attended the church at Richmond, and
Mr. McLean took part in the service, after which all the congregation gave us a very hearty reception. Mr. McLean also baptized a little girl belonging to one of the families. We had an excursion ticket, otherwise we would have gladly visited you. We are kept very busy here, for it is a large field,
having an area of twenty miles. If you would kindly let us know how much the taxes are we would send you the money to pay them for us.
With love to yourself, and Mr. McLeod, also to all the members of your family, from Mr. McLean and myself, I am,
Yours sincerely,
M. McLEAN.
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