Bona
Vista
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October 27
1911
Dear Sarah[1]
- I have just had your address from Sarah Rackie[2]. So now I send you a box which your dear Mother[3]
gave me. it was from her I learned all
the painting of flowers that I know, and I can recall many happy hours spent
with her, when I received her much valued lessons old as I am 84. I have a very clear rememberance of those
days. I have heard from Sarah what a
roving life yours has been, such has pleasures and trials too. I hope you are blessed with good health and
able to enjoy such times - that alone makes happiness. I am rather shaky often, but I only have to
look around to see many worse. And now
good bye until we meet in our home above.
With
love yours affectionately
Essie Wade[4]