George W. Hoss to Louisa Wylie Boisen, 27 April 1899

George W. Hoss, Wichita, KS to Mrs. Louise Boisen, Bloomington, Indiana

Western School of Elocution and Oratory

Wichita, Kans.

April 27, 1899

Dear Louise Boisen

            Yours bringing me the sad news of Seda’s death before me. Oh how sad! How unexpected! How she had struggled, then must leave a family of dependent children. Poor! Poor! Motherless and fatherless children. No father’s strength to guide, no mother’s love to cheer! ‘Tis painful and mysterious. Yet what a relief for them to have the guidance and love of an affectionate grandmother and aunt. Yet what a task for you and your mother to care for, wish for and guide these dependent ones. May God help and strengthen you in this work.

            I am glad to hear that you and your mother are so well. Sorry to hear Aunt Emma is so poorly. I trust she is yet to rally and be with you yet a long while. Glad to say we are well. M[xxxxx] Wendell, our little boy 6 just and in school and learning rapidly. I’m still running my own school and teaching Elocution and Oratory in “The Friends” University, located in this city. Love to your mother, Aunt Emma and most to yourself and the children,

            Sincerely and truly yours

            Geo. W. Hoss

Theophilus Adam Wylie Family Correspondence, 1806 - 1930, (bulk 1850 - 1930), Collection 2005.003.2849, Wylie House Museum, Indiana University, Bloomington.