Dear friend.
It is with regret that I write this letter to you since it is impossible to keep the spirits and happiness in such an uncertain environment to which we live now, since the revolt started. I fear that the revolt has bad results and I fear for the lives of men who are being risked at that moment, but I understand the cause and the reasons that led them to do so.
My husband joined the army about three months ago and in spite of the anguish and the fear that he will come back multilateral, or not at all, I feel overwhelmed with the activities that I am now obliged to take responsibility for. I need to take care of domestic affairs, but I also need to take responsibility for the plantations alone. I am used to hard work, but I miss having someone to share the tasks that seem to be much bigger than me.
This stressful moment has left me very discouraged and that is why I am writing this letter, as I would like to talk to someone and I believe that I can find in you good ears for my complaints.
I hope that everything ends well and that this dark moment is removed from our lives, with the victory on our side.
Hope to see you soon.
graciously
Mary Smith.