October Dear 1,1954. Val: I death, cabled you yesterday the news of Mother's have received your answering cable today. and Mother complained of a chill last Tuesday; Wednesday morning I went in and found her in bed under Aunt Marie's care, They both said it was only a cold and both protested that it would last only a day or two. I was alarmed, however, and called Dr. Rich and stayed there until he came and recommendation, Mother made was the fortitude and refused vednesday., The congestion up with her ususl that she was very ill. about noon, but Fridey 2:00 yesterday last she and when had been coins to The four girls Dr. seemed that night end her hand, Rich's She but about passed his Mother to edmit midnight she somewhat in came, Upon hospital rapidly, She the held a few hours spread remained and night upon unconscious examination. to bore became an moved improved that state until I was with her a’ as peacefully a sleep. arrived Mother after had last California died. notifyine in advice from acted I had them, and as have been a a result It was just they arrived too late to see Mother slive, would as well, however, because I cannot think thet it witnes s to have been any consolation to the passings chapel, é & eerand just as The funeral is the services Mother With would Love have to set for will : be all, had to them tomorrow in the Ward very short and simple £ then. 3