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               <p>Mother of Charlie Daly, Ellen Daly is mourning Charlie's death. She supports their family friend, Kate Allman's decision to return to the convent to become a nun. 1 page</p>
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             841/10/3/3/2   Thursday    Dear Katty   Oh how hard it is to write when<lb/>ones heart is sore. God holy will be done<lb/>Oh Katty what a thunderbolt when we thought<lb/>our darling was safe he was too good for<lb/>this mean world &amp; is gone to a happier home<lb/>well prepared to meet his <seg type="unclear">? ?</seg> but left<lb/>sad hearts in this miserable world my<lb/>darling had no secrets from me even to<lb/>the last. I will treasure them during my<lb/>life. Well Katty I am delighted you have<lb/>left the outside world. If you ever come<lb/>home if, God, spares my life I will go to see you<lb/>your nice letters were very consoling.<lb/>Katty excuse me I can't write any more<lb/>my heart is too full.  <lb/> God Bless <seg type="unclear">? ?</seg> you is the<lb/><seg type="unclear">?</seg> of your ever loving friend<lb/>Ellen   <seg type="unclear">? letter</seg> 
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