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ANGUS DOUGLAS LETTER regarding death of son during the 1903 scarlet fever epidemic.
The following letter was written on MAY 27, 1903, on stationery from "Mohn & Dorris…undertakers and embalmers," No. 118 North Central Street, Phoenix, Az.
(Angus Douglas, age 43 at the time, wrote this letter in long hand to his son, Clyde Douglas, age 13 or 14, who had stayed behind on the family's small ranch near Gila Bend. Much of the family went to Phoenix for the medical treatment of 3 children who had come down with scarlet fever. Those children: Ernest, age 15 or 16, who later said he ‘brought home" scarlet fever from school; also, Ross, age 6, and Wayne, age 3).
In very plain, sometimes sweet, language Angus's letter tells Clyde that his little brother, Wayne, is dead. Angus believes that little Ross will survive, but this turns out not to be the case as Ross dies soon after.
The mother referred to in the letter is Ella Stewart Douglas, Angus's wife and mother of the theses boys (and all of the children. She is "prostrated" with exhaustion and grief).
The letter (spelling and punctuation matches hand-written letter):
"Dear Clyde
Little brother is dead. Died Monday evening at 4 o'clock. Passed away peacefully. We're afraid to send Ernest down for fear he might carry the disease. He is feeling off and the Dr. says there is danger as long as they peel. Haven't asked the Dr. when it will be safe for me to go but expect he will want me to stay about two weeks. Do the best you can with the cattle and write us often. There will be no danger in your letter. This letter is disinfected and there is no danger in it.
We berried little brother yesterday Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The little baby has been very sick but is a little better today and we think he will get well but is not out of danger yet. Mama not had any sleep hardly since they got sick and is nearly prostrated. It seems so lonesome up here and we wanted you here so much but was afraid to send for you. We will let you know about baby next mail but I think he is all right. I know you will feel very sad down there by yourself but be brave and stand it as best you can. I wish you would go over to Mary's (an aunt) and stay until I get back.
Lovingly, Papa"
ANGUS DOUGLAS LETTER regarding death of son during the 1903 scarlet fever epidemic.
The following letter was written on MAY 27, 1903, on stationery from "Mohn & Dorris…undertakers and embalmers," No. 118 North Central Street, Phoenix, Az.
(Angus Douglas, age 43 at the time, wrote this letter in long hand to his son, Clyde Douglas, age 13 or 14, who had stayed behind on the family's small ranch near Gila Bend. Much of the family went to Phoenix for the medical treatment of 3 children who had come down with scarlet fever. Those children: Ernest, age 15 or 16, who later said he ‘brought home" scarlet fever from school; also, Ross, age 6, and Wayne, age 3).
In very plain, sometimes sweet, language Angus's letter tells Clyde that his little brother, Wayne, is dead. Angus believes that little Ross will survive, but this turns out not to be the case as Ross dies soon after.
The mother referred to in the letter is Ella Stewart Douglas, Angus's wife and mother of the theses boys (and all of the children. She is "prostrated" with exhaustion and grief).
The letter (spelling and punctuation matches hand-written letter):
"Dear Clyde
Little brother is dead. Died Monday evening at 4 o'clock. Passed away peacefully. We're afraid to send Ernest down for fear he might carry the disease. He is feeling off and the Dr. says there is danger as long as they peel. Haven't asked the Dr. when it will be safe for me to go but expect he will want me to stay about two weeks. Do the best you can with the cattle and write us often. There will be no danger in your letter. This letter is disinfected and there is no danger in it.
We berried little brother yesterday Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The little baby has been very sick but is a little better today and we think he will get well but is not out of danger yet. Mama not had any sleep hardly since they got sick and is nearly prostrated. It seems so lonesome up here and we wanted you here so much but was afraid to send for you. We will let you know about baby next mail but I think he is all right. I know you will feel very sad down there by yourself but be brave and stand it as best you can. I wish you would go over to Mary's (an aunt) and stay until I get back.
Lovingly, Papa"
The following info provided by: Anon
ANGUS DOUGLAS LETTER regarding death of son during the 1903 scarlet fever epidemic.
The following letter was written on MAY 27, 1903, on stationery from "Mohn & Dorris…undertakers and embalmers," No. 118 North Central Street, Phoenix, Az.
(Angus Douglas, age 43 at the time, wrote this letter in long hand to his son, Clyde Douglas, age 13 or 14, who had stayed behind on the family's small ranch near Gila Bend. Much of the family went to Phoenix for the medical treatment of 3 children who had come down with scarlet fever. Those children: Ernest, age 15 or 16, who later said he ‘brought home" scarlet fever from school; also, Ross, age 6, and Wayne, age 3).
In very plain, sometimes sweet, language Angus's letter tells Clyde that his little brother, Wayne, is dead. Angus believes that little Ross will survive, but this turns out not to be the case as Ross dies soon after.
The mother referred to in the letter is Ella Stewart Douglas, Angus's wife and mother of the theses boys (and all of the children. She is "prostrated" with exhaustion and grief).
The letter (spelling and punctuation matches hand-written letter):
"Dear Clyde
Little brother is dead. Died Monday evening at 4 o'clock. Passed away peacefully. We're afraid to send Ernest down for fear he might carry the disease. He is feeling off and the Dr. says there is danger as long as they peel. Haven't asked the Dr. when it will be safe for me to go but expect he will want me to stay about two weeks. Do the best you can with the cattle and write us often. There will be no danger in your letter. This letter is disinfected and there is no danger in it.
We berried little brother yesterday Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The little baby has been very sick but is a little better today and we think he will get well but is not out of danger yet. Mama not had any sleep hardly since they got sick and is nearly prostrated. It seems so lonesome up here and we wanted you here so much but was afraid to send for you. We will let you know about baby next mail but I think he is all right. I know you will feel very sad down there by yourself but be brave and stand it as best you can. I wish you would go over to Mary's (an aunt) and stay until I get back.
Lovingly, Papa"
ANGUS DOUGLAS LETTER regarding death of son during the 1903 scarlet fever epidemic.
The following letter was written on MAY 27, 1903, on stationery from "Mohn & Dorris…undertakers and embalmers," No. 118 North Central Street, Phoenix, Az.
(Angus Douglas, age 43 at the time, wrote this letter in long hand to his son, Clyde Douglas, age 13 or 14, who had stayed behind on the family's small ranch near Gila Bend. Much of the family went to Phoenix for the medical treatment of 3 children who had come down with scarlet fever. Those children: Ernest, age 15 or 16, who later said he ‘brought home" scarlet fever from school; also, Ross, age 6, and Wayne, age 3).
In very plain, sometimes sweet, language Angus's letter tells Clyde that his little brother, Wayne, is dead. Angus believes that little Ross will survive, but this turns out not to be the case as Ross dies soon after.
The mother referred to in the letter is Ella Stewart Douglas, Angus's wife and mother of the theses boys (and all of the children. She is "prostrated" with exhaustion and grief).
The letter (spelling and punctuation matches hand-written letter):
"Dear Clyde
Little brother is dead. Died Monday evening at 4 o'clock. Passed away peacefully. We're afraid to send Ernest down for fear he might carry the disease. He is feeling off and the Dr. says there is danger as long as they peel. Haven't asked the Dr. when it will be safe for me to go but expect he will want me to stay about two weeks. Do the best you can with the cattle and write us often. There will be no danger in your letter. This letter is disinfected and there is no danger in it.
We berried little brother yesterday Tuesday at 10 o'clock. The little baby has been very sick but is a little better today and we think he will get well but is not out of danger yet. Mama not had any sleep hardly since they got sick and is nearly prostrated. It seems so lonesome up here and we wanted you here so much but was afraid to send for you. We will let you know about baby next mail but I think he is all right. I know you will feel very sad down there by yourself but be brave and stand it as best you can. I wish you would go over to Mary's (an aunt) and stay until I get back.
Lovingly, Papa"
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