Transcribe Hirschberg, Carl. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-04-03)

Stranger than fiction," but if you knew the particulars it would appear in another light than the practical course of some phases of human nature.

If not asking too much may I trouble you to inform me if my mother appeared needy and is her daughter intelligent, and about what age?

I am abroad for the purpose of continuing my art education, and should you cross the Atlantic within the next four years I shall be pleased to meet you, my address can always be obtained at the American artists headquarters