My Dear Mother 

I write to inform you that I lost my baby last Tuesday was a week a go. All of the family are very well. If you can possible do so you must let me hear from you all soon. Give my love to all and except the same. 

Your affectionate daughter.

Riny Lamar

to Seiny

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Source: Howell Cobb Family Papers (MS 1376), Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.