you in your trouble, and how full of gratitude 

 our hearts are for all you and Aunt Lula 

 have done for us. 



With deepest sympathy and affection, 

 Your nephew, 



James Sprunt Holmes. 



Washington, D. C, Feb. 27, 1916. 



I know so well what your good wife has 

 always been to you, what a wonderful help. 

 Affectionately, 



Margaret Lippitt. 



Washington, D. C, Feb. 23, 191 6. 



I will certainly miss Aunt Luola when I 

 come to Wilmington. She was always so 

 sweet and kind to everybody. Every time I 

 practice my music I work hard because she 

 loved it so. 



With lots of love, 



Margaret Holmes. 



Washington, D. C, March 4, 19 16. 

 How sad it made me to hear of my sweet 

 Mrs. Sprunt's death, but God knows us and 

 does everything for our good, and so He must 



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