The Letters

  • Aug 12, 1933-from Martha to James

    Dear James, It doesn’t seem possible that almost half of August is gone. It was so cold when we got up this morning we hurried around to put in windows and get a good fire started. We had a little shower last night but hardly enough to settle the dust. I did most of my…

  • Aug 13, 1933-from James to Martha

    My dear Martha and children, Well I should be scolded for not writing sooner but I will write a long letter now, and try and make up for it. I am well but disgusted with the work. I was marked off Thur, Fri, and Sat. all in a row but Thurs. I chiseled 9 hr.…

  • Aug 14, 1933-from Martha to James

    Dear James, We looked for a letter on Sat. but none came. I hope you are all right. We are all feeling real well. We are going out “nutting” after the mailman comes. Please let me know if you received the laundry and glasses and my last letter. All of yours have come thru except…

  • Aug 15, 1933-from James to Martha

    My Dear Martha, I have made notes on what I should write so I will just take them in order and then write my letter. 1. It cost 15 cents to send your glasses back the same way you sent them to me. 2. I got the 2nd notice from Gore and will write them…

  • Aug 16, 1933-from Martha to James

    Dear James, We received the packages and the letter and the money. I’m glad you had a chance to thresh. They are threshing around here but it doesn’t take long at each place. I am going to wash clothes as soon as we have breakfast. I shall work indoors today as it is still cool…