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                                 Feb 13th 1880

        My Dear Sir
           I know you must

feel so anxious about your dear mother, I have concluded to write today and get Mr B to send it by the boat. Sue wishes me to tell you that the Dr thinks very seriously of her case, and urge you to come at once. She as had five hemor- rhages - the last three very severe, and you know at her age, and with her fee bleness she cant stand many more. I do not whish to alarm you dear Sir. We all hope she may yet get better, but yet we feel you ought to know the extent of her sickness, and give you at least the oppor to come. It would be such a comfort to Sue. Poor dear child, no one knows but her Heavenly Father what she has had to contend with the last few years. It was such a mercy that Nannie came down just the day before she was taken. She will re main with Sue though she did not expect to stay. She has the attacks in the night, and how dreadful it would be were Sue alone. I will hear from her this evening and write you how she is. Mattie called yesterday eve= ning and gave me John's letter to read. We are very glad he is comming and will write as to the time soon. I hope Jim has gotten my letter. Ada Gresham continues very feeble, and the family are all exceedingly anxious about her. Mr Gresham too is very unwell. Saturday morning

         I was up yesterday evening

to see Mother but could not go in her room. The Dr had put a large blister on. I did not see Sue, but Nannie said she was no better. Now let me suggest that you take the two youngest children, and Juliet. (You would be obliged to have some one to take care of the baby, as you could not carry her in Mothers room) and come as soon as you could notify them when and where to send for you. If you conclude to come pleas let Charlie know. Tell him I have been looking for a letter from him for a week. Best love to all at Jims

     Your loving sister
       [I F?] Bagby

My Dr Sir:

          I am at much diffi

culty what you had best do. Ma is in danger - no doubt, and it is very probible that if you fail to get here by Wed- nesday or Thursday, you may never see her more. But you & John only can decide wheth- er you can come. God bless & comfort you! We will do all we can for one so dear to us all.

               Affy yrs
                 A. Bagby