Seville, Aug, 1. 1860
My Dear Brother,

On returning from an excursion in the contry Monday the 30, of July, my husband placed ^a^ letter in my hands from Rev Royse, giving an account of your ill health and embarrassing circumstances, need I say that I felt sorrowful? The past came rushing to my mind, those days in which affluence wereas yours!! but alas, prosperity has taken wings, and you are thrown upon a cold and selfish world, but thank God there are persons possessing the true spirit of christianity — x x x x x —

You have met with friends Heaven bless them — — Oh! how my heart throbs for the

the abbility to assist you, but just at present we are considerably pressed for means — this has been a hard year to live — but as Mr Lakey has stated we can offer you a home for a time — and should consider it the greatest pleasure to contribute to your comfort and happiness.

You will let us know what your conclusions are — — From the way your friend addressed us I concluded that you did not wish to be recognized, that is the reason my name was not mentioned in the letter M^r Lakey wrote —

Write us immediately

I am unable to write more — wish the note to go in the morning —

Believe me as ever your truly affectionate sister

Ruth F. Lakey.

If you are unable to travel we will try and assist you whereyouare. We wish much to see you.