I know you love her and have taken care of her.

Don't let her forget me, dear father and mother, and don't ever let her go from you.

She is yours--I give her to you, and I thank you with all my heart for all you've done for her.

Give her my love--oh, that I could kiss her dear little face again! Good-bye, dear father and mother, I can never forgive myself for all the misery I have caused you; but I know you will forgive me, and believe I loved you all the time.

The woman here is kind to me, and she has promised to keep this letter safe, and send it to you when I am gone.