Post by benotforgot on Feb 25, 2010 7:13:26 GMT -6
Dear Aunt
Once more I will write you a few lines that you may hear from us. This leaves my family well except Lemmie*. Some of the school boys hurt him in their play but I think he will be able to go to school in a few days. He is learning very fast and I hope to live to see him well educated. I don't think he could make a living by hard work.
Lena was 11 years old the 18th of this month. She is a great help to me. My baby Edwin was 2 years old the 5th of January. He is busy running my little chickens and all other mischief he can find.
I have fourteen young chickens and six hens setting. My garden all planted. Seed that are up have bright prospects for a crop. Had a good rain last week.
The Methodist held quarterly meeting two weeks ago one mile from here, protracted it several days. I only attended it once. I don't think they had much success.
I spent Saturday nite with Vicy. They are all well. Three of her children going to school. Julia is getting along very well. Hagler is nearly grown. Nora, her oldest daughter will soon be 15 years old. Her pa, Mr. Sykes still lives with her.
Mrs. Della Gary lost little infant 24 hours old 5 weeks ago. She is Mr. William Sykes youngest daughter.
Bell's family are well and doing well. I wish you could see her and her little ones. She has only 5 named. Dave, Homer, Cora, Willis, the baby 1 year old not named. Names have about run out in Texas. Will you send us some if any to spare.
Mr. Munroe has moved about 20 miles from here to Milam County. Mr. Monroe had a very bad cough last spring he was to see us. He was afraid it was consumption but I hope not. Have not heard from him in some time. Haven't seen Bettie for some time. She has more children than anybody I think.
There have been several deaths this winter, old age and some pneumonia, some measles in the country, also the chicken pox and itch.
Where is Mrs. Anna Bell living? When you see her tell her I've never forgotten her. Also to write to me and please send me her picture. Tell Aunt Nannie to write to me.
Well, I've wrote all I can think of. Alf joins me in love to you, Aunt Nannie's family and all inquiring friends if there be any. Write as soon as you get this. As ever your true friend and niece.
Cornelia
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