To a Friend on the Death of His Brother
Chicago, July 12 189-.
Dear Mr. Ames:
In the death of your brother, you have sustained a misfortune which all who had the pleasure of knowing him can feelingly estimate. I condole with you most sincerely on the sad event, and if the sympathy of friends can be any consolation under the trying circumstance, be assured that all who knew him share in your sorrow for his loss. There is, however, a higher source of consolation than earthly friendship, and, commending you to that, I remain,
Yours sincerely,
Jerome C. Hoover.
G.H. Ames, St. Louis.