Urker, December 26, 1887
My dear Mary[1],
Many thanks for the photo, I like it better than a hundred cards.
We'll be glad to see you at any time you come, but give good notice when to be met; for we do not get our letters early.
Grandfather[2] is gone to Ellen Donaldson's[3] funeral. She died on Sabbath of inflammation of the lungs.
Your affectionate grandmother[4]
Eliza Jackson
PS I have a Christmas box for you Miss Menary
[1] Mary MENARY (1872-1946), daughter of Mary JACKSON and William MENARY.
[2] David JACKSON (1814-1889). NOTE: His wife may have avoided going to the funeral because of her deafness.
[3] Ellen DONALDSON (1816-1888) of Sytrim. Daughter of William DONALDSON & Jane Elizabeth RUNCIE.
[4] Eliza JACKSON née OLIVER (1815-1903)