Albert,
By the time you read this, I’ll be many miles away. You know things have not been right between us for many months now, perhaps they never were. I have given it long thought, and I find I cannot live with the injustice done to me by you and my parents any longer. I will miss the children more than I can say, but I know I cannot take them from you, and in truth I could not take them with me in my present circumstances. I will write to you when I am settled and let you know where I am. I know the children will have many questions, which is why I have written them each a letter. Joe will be able to read his by himself, but you will have to help George. Save the one for Will until he is older.
I think it probably best if you file for divorce. I know it is a drastic thing, but it is b
