#elmer scott

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My brothers - Travis, Rob, and Glenn - have all answered the call of patriotism and gone to join the fight. Robinette was wed to his sweetheart Venessa before departing.

Not for the first time, I feel like the odd one out in the family. Even my Uncle Elmer is going to fight, though he is nearly too old to be accepted. I feel like a coward for staying home while other stronger men go to fight.

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I married Emilia. What else was I supposed to do? Poor thing, she’s miserable and there’s no way that Howard could care for her and the child, as he already has his family. 

The wedding was entirely paid for by Howard - which, considering the circumstances, seems the least he could do. Emilia complained that her fashionable gown was ruined by her changing figure, and that she felt ill all day long. I hope she isn’t so fussy once the child is born.

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Travis Jr has married Edna’s best friend, Sophia. It was quite a sudden thing - I’ve never know Travis to show interest in anything but his art. It seems as if there’s been a change in him - he asked Miss Jordan to marry him, and seemed eager to be wed. Edna is just as happy, and insisted on helping with every bit of the planning. I expect she’s excited for her own upcoming wedding. Though Travis and Sophia won’t be able to attend that ceremony - my son is taking his art supplies and his bride to live across the ocean in Britechester, where he will hone his craft and start his family.

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Dear Jacques,

Cassandra and I had no luck in producing a child of our own, try as we might. Though we have many other wonderful things in our lives - the home, our careers (she a composer, me an author), each other - the house was made to be filled with children and without them it felt empty. 

Some higher power must have known what we were missing. As I was leaving Howard’s place in the city after a visit, I came across a little cluster of children in ragged clothing. The eldest, Floyd, told me that he would busk for money to provide for his friends. I knew instantly I couldn’t leave them on the street - it’s nearly winter! So I brought them home to Cassie. Though she was shocked at first, I know she’ll warm up to the idea.

All that to say - I’m a father now! Do you have any unused clothing or toys to offer to my new brood? Maybe some dresses that Eddie has grown out of?

Love, from Elmer

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Dear diary,

Oh, when Elmer arrived on the doorstep with three ragged and hungry little orphans, I swear I’ve never felt such a purpose! I knew that these were my children - to feed, teach, and care for.

The eldest boy, Floyd, is very gifted with his fiddle and can hardly be separated from it, even to sleep. Little Myrtle is blind, but she’s a clever and very friendly girl who already calls me ‘Ma’! Albert was born without a full left leg - still, he has enough energy for two boys. Elmer is already working to make a crutch for him. 

I may not have so much time to write these days, as the children keep me very busy. What a wonderful thing to write! I’m truly a mother now.

Cassandra

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Scott Family Portrait

From left to right: Howard, Jacques, Travis, Elmer, Luna, Rose

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Dear Esther,

Our father has returned safely home! His time in combat has aged him greatly and left him badly injured, but he is alive and home with us and that is what matters. 

Almost as soon as he had returned to us, it was announced that there has not been enough voluntary enlistment, and so men will start to be drafted. Our own brother Floyd will have to go fight in the war. He was previously turned away from enlisting because of his race - now, of course, they have found a need for him. Please keep him in your prayers.

Your cousins,

Myrtle and Albert

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Scott Family Portrait

From left to right, top row: Howard, Rose, Jacques From left to right, bottom row: Travis, Dash, Elmer, Luna