1890s Handwritten Sympathy Letter to Eben Cousin Mame Family Accident signed For Sale

1890s Handwritten Sympathy Letter to “Eben” — Cousin Mame — Family Accident Condolence Note

Approximately 5.5\" by 2.75\"

• Offered here is an original circa 1890s handwritten sympathy letter addressed to “My dear Eben” and signed by Cousin Mame. This touching personal note expresses heartfelt condolences after a tragic family accident, mentioning Sadie and Margaret by name.

  Written in beautiful period script on a small card-format sheet (blank reverse), this piece captures the emotional warmth and intimate communication style of late 19th-century correspondence.

  Transcription:

  My dear Eben,
  Was very much shocked when I read of the accident in your family. You may be sure of my deep love and sympathy in your sad bereavement. It is dreadful. I’m anxious to know how Sadie and Margaret are. Please extend my sympathy to all the family. Much love to your three dear girls.
  — Cousin Mame