Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1876 — A Mother’s Affliction. [ARTICLE]

A Mother’s Affliction.

Tuesday evening, shortly after retiring for the night, the matron of the Home went down to die front door and found a little girl stranger calling loudly for help, snugly wrapped and laid upon a bundle that proved to be clothing for the little one. A note was also found, written in a lady’s hand, plain and neat. The litfle one is a nice, healthy looking girl, apparently about eight weeks old. The letter read as follows: “I am a poor woman; have been married two years; my husband left me on the Bth day of May in search of work. I have not seen or heard of him in that time. He left me a little money, but it’s all gone. I tried to get work, but could not on account of my child; if I keep her we must both starve; I know of no other to see her provided for dian the way I have decided on. I can probably get my own living, and if possible will send you money to pay her keeping, perhaps not enough, but all I can gel will be sent to you for her. If my husband comes back I will comejand get my child; until then I must let strangers care for her. It breaks my heart to let her go, but I can do no better; I have spent my last penny for things for her; my last two cents got her a half pint of milk this morning, and I have not tasted food today, nor do I know where I am going to stay to-night. You may think I am an unnatural mother, but put yourself in my place and then you will see differently. My child’s name is Nellie May, and I entreat you to love and be kind to my dear innocent babe, as you hope for mercy hereafter yourself.” —Scranton (Pa.) Times.