[sideways text] March 1, 1896 No 10 [end of sideways text] Krowmenstrasse 4, I bru' Frau A. Lach. Hanover, Mach 1st 1896. My Beloved Parents: This being your native day: the on which two such noble spirits came into the world, I feel it my pleasure to write you my hearty congratulations and greetings on this so dear to me, anniversary of your Birth-day. Though thousands of miles of land water seperate us, for a cause not to gratify any selfish desire of my ...

2. lives as a comfort to family and People, therefore my heart swells with praise rather than complaint to an allmighty Creator who has allowed me to be- come the son of two such master- pieces in the ministry of the Gospel of our Saviour. All that will make you more happy and be of comfort to you is my greatest wish and may He who has guided your footsteps so safely through the ruggged paths of life let His guardian angles watch over you through the day ...

off land batteling with the powers of darkness and inviting others to join us in the battle for life eternal, "for right against wrong." We must all go through the "school" & learn to stand for ourselves as you hav done. You may find I have changed considerable as I am able to notice it myself; let that be as it will when the time comes and school is out; how I will bother you again at home & make you wish many times: "I wish that boy was back ...

love, and wish you many, many happy returns of the day. Was so glad to learn from your last letter of Clara's improvement as I had an awful dream in which I thought she had been called away; suppose it came from over anxiety as I had been thinking so much about her & the thoughts of parting with Clara would almost drive me wild. Ma's do saying "dream of a death & hear of a wedding." Was indeed surprised to receive a card of ...