July 17, 1902
					Baltimore, MD
Miss Sue Tate
Morganton, 
North Carolina

My dear friend, 
	I shall always carry this regret in my heart, that I was not with you the night 
your dear mother died. I might have been just a little comfort at 9:30. The next morning 
after seeing you I went out and carried a few carnations to the dear sweet mother thinking 
she would be conscious and could enjoy them. When told that you were gone, and that I was 
too late, my dear I can never tell you my feelings. I did not dream how serious was your 
mother's condition and you did not tell me. Oh, how my heart goes out to you and if I could 
only have been just a little comfort to you in the darkest hour of your life. I prayed so 
earnestly for you both and was so confident that all would be well - yes, all is well with 
her. My love for Mrs. Ray and heartfelt sympathy for all so sorely bereaved. 
					Your devoted friend,
					Maggie Pemberton Blount*