Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-18
Letter of Mother Who
Has G;re,1 to War
Breathes Patriotism,

Cleveland. O., May 1S.-The letter Of
a patriotic American mother has Just
been made public here because of the
inspiration it contains. Sentiments of
greater sacrifice have not been uttered
since the war began. The letter was
written by Mrs. katherine OBrien, Of
New York City TO daughter, Mrs.
Grace McCutcteon, of Cleveland.
Mrs Brien sent five sons TO France
two Of Uhome have given up their lives
sixth has Just enlisted: daughter
has lost a hand while acting az a Red
Cross nurse IN the battlefield. and
another daughter is training for the
Red Cross. ..
Mrs. McCutcheon, the third daugh-
ter, obtained employment in a store
here when her husband left for avia-
ton service in France. The letter fol-
lows:
"My darling daughter: Just wired
your sister and You of Your brother
Thomas death, which l know will un-
doubtedly upset You a great deal. But,
my dear. YOU must not let 1t worry YOU.
Just think as do, it was the will of our
Father in heaven and that our cause is
a noble one ard that We cannot give
too much. Where we love and live we
must be willing to sacrifice in all that
we can
MY dear. the loss Of Larry was hard
for me. as he was the first to go, and
in less than four months to lose our
other boy is great deal. But I have
only one regret-that I have not more
sons to give.
o,,1 ~ Of n
enlist. I did not want him to go Just
now, as he is too young, but pray for
him and ask the Lord to give me
strength to go to him and say, My son.
I want you to go and do just as your
mother has done and. if God wills. give
every drop Of blood for cause that I
will feel proud Of.
my dear. 10 not want you to wait
any longer. but go and do your duty,
as they need YOU over there for the
sake Of Your three other brothers and
the one to go. Also think Of Your hus-
band. for YOU may be able to see them
ALL
"If it were possible for me to give a
helping hand at the cost of my life
would do so. We give all our time to
the Red Cross, hardly take time to eat.
And I know that you are doing your
share. You say you are working at
the VIM Taylor Son & Co. and nope
with what you earn and can spare you
are buying bonds.
you say you just got your third one.
That is not enough. When You answer
| this letter write and say you got the
| extra one and say you also are on your
| way over there to help those you can
Florence Is taking a short course at
Roosevelt hospital and will go over as
| soon as she can.
Understand me, daughter! Do your
bi, in everything. Let nothing go by
YOU where YOU are not helper In.
| do not want you to grieve over your
brothers but be thankful you have had
so many to give Also think Of the
| price she is there!
| $50 do not let Your mother-old ano
gray-plead with you to go II you are
able, but go. Oh God grant that you
/ too will be a5le to get your heart and
soul into this and have me be the proud
est mother in this land Of all lands
I'VE are sad now but in my heart
am more than glad to know my lads
are the bravest boys in New York.
BE like your mother Do give and
sacrifice all that is in you. Be bright
and sweet girl and do your best. Dr.
not worry over it. but buy another
bond and do it now
Father had an operation Tuesda,
and we. have not told him Of Thomas
death. with love and sincere wishes
your loving, mother"