Richard McPherson

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“Independence” by Richard McPherson

Submitted to Contest #171

Independence Richard C. McPherson            “To William Ivey, Fort Kearney, Platte River Region, May 11, 1849. Sir: I have the sad duty to report that your wife Elizabeth Ivey died yesterday from the cholera. Given your absence, her church will be responsible for the remains and a Christian burial. Yours, Dr. Harold Cartwright, Physician, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.”            Rose stopped reading when she heard Lenny’s high voice. ...

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Richard C McPherson's short fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines and anthologies. His first novel, Man Wanted in Cheyenne, will be released in March, 2023. He has written for NPR and PBS stations, and taught digital communications at NYU, Columbia, and UCLA. His website is richardcmcpherson.com.