The Letters

  • Aug 20, 1933-from James to Martha

    My Dear Peggy Girl, How I wish I could be up there with you folks today. Jack and I are both going to work night runs. Mine is driving on Selby, and I suppose we will be off again tomorrow. If we are, we’re going fishing. We would go wild staying shut up in this…

  • Aug 20, 1933-from Martha to James

    Dear James, Your letter came Saturday and we were so glad to get it. First of all we’ll tell you that Mitzi is better but can only hobble on three legs and is in much pain when she moves. I sat out in the yard reading all afternoon Sun., and she lay at my feet.…

  • Aug 22, 1933-from John to James

    Dear Daddy, How are you I am fine I would like you to send me some small tacks and some more small nails Mitzi is getting along fine now I need the little nails because I am making a small moving picture machine Good by love from John

  • Aug 23, 1933-from James to John

    My Dear Johnnie boy, I received your nice card this morning and I was sure glad to get it. I did send you some nails but will send you some of the smaller ones so you can make your moving picture machine. I am glad you are getting along fine. Gee but I was sorry…

  • Aug 23, 1933-from James to Martha

    My dear little sweetheart, I just read your Aug. 21st letter over for the third time. I sure am getting lonesome for you and the children. I have just finished a letter to John. I was mighty glad to get his card this morning, tell him that Daddy would like to hear from him a…