Document Type: Letter
Document Date: January 25th, 1912
Created by: Amelia Piquet
Addressed to: Fred Kohlhepp
People referenced: Johann Friedrich Kohlhepp, Fred
"January 25th, 1912
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Dear Brother Fred
Farther past away at quarter of three this morning, after a grate deal of surferings but at the very end he was peaceful and I think he had all his all mind clear, but had not the strank to to speak, but looked as if he felt that all was well. He will probaly be buried Sunday the 28th on his birthday, with the Free Masons rite Surmon + with be cremated at West Hills. I will write"
Observations:
- Amelia is obviously tired; she was up at 2:45 AM with her father, which had passed away, and it's affected her writing. It's not the spelling as much that shows this, but the repeating of words and improper phrases.
- Johann's birthday is noted as January 28.
- Interesting that the Free Masons not only conducted the services, but gave the sermon as well.
- Cremation noted as form of burial.
I have not been able to locate the rest of the letter.
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