My dear Sue,
	Though I have not written to you, I have thought many, many times of you, and sympathized 
with you in your responsibility. I am glad to hear today that Mrs. Tate is doing well, she has 
such a wonderful constitution that I hope much for her in the operation.
	Uncle Liv* has been grunting for nearly a week, had a hard fall which has kept him in bed 
for four or five days. He is better today. Aunt Bettie is as well as usual.
	We have no company at all now, but some will no doubt come in soon. We are having delightful 
weather now, cool nights and breeze in day time. I hope you have improved. You must take care of 
yourself for you mother's sake. 
	With much love from us all, Affectionately your friend, Kate Persall** 
July 16, 1902