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Aug 3, 1933-from Martha to James
Dear James, We were so glad to get your letter. It was real cool again last night, and no rain yet. This morning is cloudless. I’m glad you are taking pains about the room. You’ll find it pays in more ways than one. I’d like to do your washing for you though. We had a…
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Aug 4, 1933-from James to John
My dear Johnnie boy Well you old stick-in-the-mud how are you? I am fine. Did Mitzi read her name on the package I sent her? I hope you like your new knife. What did Mitzi do when she saw the scarecrow in the garden? I bet she thought it was a bum. Oh say John…
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Aug 4, 1933-from James to Martha
My dearest girl, I did not expect a letter again today and I received it on my knees. I was scrubbing the floor and Jack brought it up to me. I have just packed a little box for you with the things you ordered and I’m sending my cash book for inspection so send it…
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Aug 7, 1933-from Ruth to James
Dear Daddy, Thanks a lot for the paper dolls. I gave 4 of them to John but he didn’t want 2 of em so I kept them. We just went to see if there were any cucumbers we found two but on the way home we were running so fast that John stumbled and fell…
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Aug 7, 1933-from Martha to James
Dear James, It is Monday morning. Yesterday was hot and sultry and we spent most of the afternoon reading. I got up early (6:30) and finished some cleaning I hadn’t done on Saturday and the children had their baths and we washed our hair before breakfast. Then I baked an apple pie and some cookies…