Henning Family - Sara Jane Henning Walkinshaw - page 6 - William Henning Condolence letter

This is a condolence letter in a condolence envelope, which is why there is a black "frame" around the envelope and first page. The letter was sent from William Henning to Sara Jane Henning Walkinshaw. It was sent following the death of her first child, Mary Elizabeth Walkinshaw Wilson, who died on the 26 December 1921 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This letter is addressed to:

Mrs. A.J. Walkingshaw

Blanchard

Page Co

W.S.A [?] Iowa

Both sides of the envelop are trimmed in black, which was a sign of bereavement in 19th century America. Please see: https://www.shapell.org for more information on this American tradition.

This mourning letter reads as follows:

[?] 13th Feby '22

My Dear Neice,

The papers Containing the Sad and heart rending intelligence of the death of your dear daughter, Mrs Wilson, under Such tragic Circumstances, arrived here almost a week ago. I have put off replying in fact. I am little to put off writing indefinetily under the

Circumstances I don't know what to Say. all of us here, the "Henning family", are shocked & distressed at poor Mrs Wilson's death, under such distressing Circumstances, only Come as a shock to us who are her relatives, but also to a wide Circle of friends & wellwishers in this locality we hope that God who alone can comfort, will Sustain & Comfort each & all of you, in this [?] time of trial. her poor husband, what 

a trial & the dear little children. God bless them. I hope dear neice that some time later on you will write us & let us Know how it is with you all. & about the little children & their father. poor man what a trial also your family all I See by the paper they are all conversient to each other. your husband & yourself will accept our tenderest Sympathy

Our heartfelt Sympathy goes out to every one [tru] Connection with your family. excuse this short note: too full to write at present. I shall be longing to hear from you. Convey love in meantime to all the family, in Such a sad bereavement. not only from myself. but from my wife & also every one connected with us. Love to all. from you Sorrowful & ever affectionate Uncle.

Wm Helling

P.S. 

We have a boy "Clarence" going to N. Zealand very soon.

[Private Collection]

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