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W-MCP1-3a.027 TO THOMAS B. MCQUESTEN, ESQ., B.A. from his mother Mary Baker McQuesten
Apr 22 1905 Tuesday [approximate date]
Postmarked
To: Thomas McQuesten 22 Grosvenor St., Toronto, Ontario
From: 'Whitehern'

My dearest boy,

On Wednesday I went to see my afflicted friends. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Thomson who had been laid aside with grip. Mentally I had been admiring my own superiority when [?] [?] I came down with it myself beginning Thursday with a fearful chill [two lines illegible] a fearful cough, but [line illegible] as I have to send money to Cal. for his exam fees am sending him $5.00 for you which with enclosed will [line illegible] till first of month. Will then send you $15.00 & perhaps that will do you till Easter when Ruby's money comes in. With much love.

Your mother

[M.B. McQuesten]




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