New York Aug 7th /98
Mr Joss Hevitt
I have very sad
news to tell you, found doctor
dead on July 17th he retired
in best of health, and found
him dead, the shock was
dreadful, something I never
will forget, I feel his lose
[loss?] very much,
I will be here till
things are settled, and would
be pleased to hear from
you. I have been keeping house
for ten years for doctor.
I remain
Sincerely yours
354 St. 28th St. Mrs Redfern
P.S. I have written to
your cousin Hannah to-day
I have known doctor 48 years
