|
a.
|
Note: { The following is my typewritten copy of the letter that MaeBelle referred to in her notes of 1982 that Minnie wrote to her sister in
California. Minnie's letter is in handwritten script. - Verbatim, JTS }
Tacoma, Wash
Dec 1, 1907
Mrs. A. W. Angel,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Dear Sister and all,
{Page 1}
Received your card and
pictures of your babies and
was so glad to get them.
The boys are just sweet as
they can be. I would like
to see them. You thought
Clara looked like me, she
doesn't not a bit she looks
something like little Edie { Ellie ? - JTS }
she is pretty but Mary is
prettiest she is just a little
{Page 2}
picture. MaeBelle the
baby looks like Oscars folks
so does Johnny. the baby
was home the 25th of March.
I suppose you know all
about her. I think I wrote maby the letter was lost.
She was 8 mo old last mon -
she creeps all over and
is just starting to walk
by chairs. I haven't heard
from Mable for a long time.
Oscars father is talking
of coming out this month.
I hope he comes. Would
like to see someone from home.
Mrs. Bowers was back in Otho
about a month ago she says
things are about the same as
{Page 3}
ever. It rained a good deal
while she was there she
said. So I expect the mud
was a foot deep. I guess
I told you about Oscars
turning lathe he has learned
drafting now, is drawing
some plans now. I am
going to send you some
of his turning some time.
We have had some cup
he { turned burnt ? - JTS } they are
awful pretty. What did
you think of the house.
We are living in our
new house now it is just
lovely. Has hot and cold water
bath electric chandliers and
[Page 4}
everthing is so handy.
I will draw you a picture
of it. Oscar built 3 new houses this summer we
rent our old one for 15 per
mo. How are your folks
getting along anyway. Do
you like it there as much
as ever. I am so well since
I came here. I wouldn't
like to leave here now.
Archie Bowers house is nice
it is nearly across the street
from us. The baby has { cozied
to hold ? - JTS } me now so I'll do some
fine writting I suppose. Well did you eat plenty thanksgiving
We had the foreman ( his wife and
two children ) from the cabinet
{Page 3}
shop where Oscar works.
babe is named after her.
Their names are Crosley.
They used to live in Oregon.
They like it here better than down there. Well it is getting
late and I want to do some
more writting so will close
for this time. Oh ! Clara
started to school this term.
Paul is in the 3 grade, Van
is in the snd and Clara the first.
Well good night write soon and tell me how you are all getting
along.
From your sister Minnie
Address
3015 So 12th St.
Tacoma, Wn
[Written obliquely across the top of the letter is:
Oscar built 2 houses this last summer and one for Mrs. Charlie Bowers.
Note: The child above, interpreted as Edie (or Ellie), has to be Oscar Van Hudson ! I believe Minnie refers to him as 'Van' in
this letter. Oscar van was born on 27 July, 1899, and would make
him to be about 8 years old at the time of this letter. The baby referred
to in the phrase "She was 8 mo old last mon -she creeps all over and...."
is their last born, Mae Belle. [ JTS. 22 Dec 1999].
**************************************************************************
*********
|
