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S. G. Finney letters to his son George, 1875-1876
1875-12-28 Page 2
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the abuse from one that should be my best friend in the world, but seems to be my worst enemy. I left home that afternoon. I said not a word in reply, your mother said my house should be a hell to me as Long as Lived, and hoped I might endure a hell hereafter. Albert was Present and did not interpose a word. well I have Left home, My God," is it not aufull since I left am stoping with [Name?] Carl in Town. Albert was town yesterday & to day insisting on my going back, but I will not. I have no home. I have been driven almost to desperation. I read your letter with a good deal of interest, especially that part which advised me to leave it with as much Patience as Possible, I then burned the letter. I had thought for some time I would write you [sompthing?] the [Al? Ab?] Cooper business in prospect but did not wish to be considerd medelsom I am very [imberect?] to day. What is to become God only knows. I have no home only as I find it among strangers. your Father S G Finney
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the abuse from one that should be my best friend in the world, but seems to be my worst enemy. I left home that afternoon. I said not a word in reply, your mother said my house should be a hell to me as Long as Lived, and hoped I might endure a hell hereafter. Albert was Present and did not interpose a word. well I have Left home, My God," is it not aufull since I left am stoping with [Name?] Carl in Town. Albert was town yesterday & to day insisting on my going back, but I will not. I have no home. I have been driven almost to desperation. I read your letter with a good deal of interest, especially that part which advised me to leave it with as much Patience as Possible, I then burned the letter. I had thought for some time I would write you [sompthing?] the [Al? Ab?] Cooper business in prospect but did not wish to be considerd medelsom I am very [imberect?] to day. What is to become God only knows. I have no home only as I find it among strangers. your Father S G Finney
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