Post by benotforgot on Mar 27, 2009 19:46:16 GMT -6
FYI . . . in 1870, the site where Lexington sits was actually a part of Burleson County, Texas . . . as of 1874, it was in the newly formed Lee County . . .
[/url][/u] is improving they thought one of his eyes had gone entirely but it is now improving he got some medicine from Dr. Gentry. to put in his eyes. Caroline valentine and Mr. Evens was married last sabbath morning.
you wanted to know what we were all buying geese for uncle Berry hasn't found that creek yet they all went turkey hunting the other day they did not get any turkey but they killed about fifty squirrels they haven't killed any turkey since they have been here. they haven't bought any cows yet I haven't seen no milk nor butter since I left home.
I believe I will close as I can't think of nothing more to write. I am in a hurry they about starting to town and I want to send it off this evening. I will send you a piece of my dress I trimmed it with black fringe and velvet I think I have written enough for this time.
Give my love to all a keep a goodly portion for your self tell uncle Jimmie that I am going to write to him before long you must write as soon as you get this write all the news. tell aunt nancy to write.
Luvicy . . .
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FYI . . . the above letter was one of the typed letters I received from the Dixons in November of 1998 . . . I then received a copy of what appears to be the original of the same letter from the Pendleys in February of 2000 . . . the above version of the letter is typed "as is" from the Feb 2000 copy . . . V. . . .
you wanted to know what we were all buying geese for uncle Berry hasn't found that creek yet they all went turkey hunting the other day they did not get any turkey but they killed about fifty squirrels they haven't killed any turkey since they have been here. they haven't bought any cows yet I haven't seen no milk nor butter since I left home.
I believe I will close as I can't think of nothing more to write. I am in a hurry they about starting to town and I want to send it off this evening. I will send you a piece of my dress I trimmed it with black fringe and velvet I think I have written enough for this time.
Give my love to all a keep a goodly portion for your self tell uncle Jimmie that I am going to write to him before long you must write as soon as you get this write all the news. tell aunt nancy to write.
Luvicy . . .
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FYI . . . the above letter was one of the typed letters I received from the Dixons in November of 1998 . . . I then received a copy of what appears to be the original of the same letter from the Pendleys in February of 2000 . . . the above version of the letter is typed "as is" from the Feb 2000 copy . . . V. . . .