Nana and Pop Ruddell raised David Kellie, almost for ten straight years................1975 - 1983 or so.........we were always with them, until Grandma Sandy married again, Richard Herbert, grandpa Rich, as u would call him........i hope u r safe and well.........13 years since i saw u.......Xmas of 2012......Mayan calendar......u r 1/2 Mayan..

My Dear Sir

I am sorry to have to tell you so little but I have been sick in bed for over 9 months & am in bed yet but thought I would have my wife write you what I could remember of Tecumseh, he was born about 1768 - after his parents had returned to Ohio, his father died - when he was 6 years old, he (Tecumsah) was placed under his older brother & sister I have forgotten their names. Father said Tecumsah would have been a greater & better man only for the influence his brother, the Prophet had over him; still he thought Tecumsah was one of the Bravest & noblist of men as a red man. Father was the Interpreter for Tecumsah when he treated with Wayne.

Well now he, Mr. Ruddell, is sick & cannot remember any more of Tecumsah & you will have to take our apology for not writing more or sooner. I thought all the time he Mr. Ruddell would be able to write himself but he is not & we do not know when he will.

Yours respectfully
Stephen D. Ruddell