41 Bloomingdale St.

 

Chelsea Nov 9^th 1888

 

Dear Brother

                        I have a little matter of business that I would like to speak with you about, but as I cannot I will write. Perhaps you know that Cornelia and I applied for our pension three years ago and secured A. P. Rand as our attorney. he told us at the time that we had a clear case as a pension had been granted to Mother but the papers did not come from Washington until 4 days after Mother died, so she could not sign them and as we had no / one to attend to it the matter was dropped, until three years ago when we found that we were still entitled to the money. Mr. Rand has been negligent and not sent in the evidence they asked for then, so we have secured the services of Mr. Mason of Boston who says we ought to have had the money long ago, and has given us papers to sign, and also some to be signed by witnesses in Cheshire. Mr. Keeney has expected to go to Cheshire and get the desired evidence, but his business is rushing so he can't see a place where he can get away at present, so we hit on a plan of asking / you to assist us. if you are well and at leisure it will not take more than a day. You will have to get a transcript from the town books of the date of our birth and the date of Mothers death, also the amount of property for which she was taxed during the time of the war. there are also two other papers to be signed by people who know Cornelia and I were the only two children under sixteen years of age. these papers are all made out and ready to sign. You probably know all about it as you have had all the red tape to go over before, now if you / are at leisure to assist me in this I shall be very glad and will send you the papers as soon as I hear from you. there will be some little expense to the Justice of the Peace which we will pay and also you for your trouble. Please let me hear from you as soon as convenient.

 

How are you all. I should like to be where we could see one another once in a while but I feel farther away from my friends than ever since we came down here. I have not seen Bertha & Bently since they came back. my health is very poor and I dont get out much. We keep a girl at present and I am under the Dr. care. I hope some time to be better. The children are well and growing. they are regular Rice's, full of mischief and fun. I should like to see you all. Remember us to Julius and Chaunceys folks. if we all live till another summer we may stroll down that way. Come and see us. we will try and make it pleasant for you,            

 

I hear from Marion once in a while—

                                   

Your Sister Sara.

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