Mrs. Kate BetowVenice, Ohio
My Dear Cousin
The lawyer that we sent to Germany has just reported that there is no estate there for the Brandenburgs
It grieves me to make this announcement but the sad truth must be told to all
I have worked so hard upon this case, and I did hope for a different report more for the sake of others than for myself Will you plese send word to Margrett Smith and to your Aunt Mary A. Baker.
We will now turn our attention to Baltimore and see what is there
Yours Affectionately,
Naomi Shepard
Sulphur Grove, Ohio
June 13d 1889.