Author: Tina Williams of Knights Ferry, CA
Title: Letter to Mrs. Thomas [Iva M. (Cooper) Thomas]
Date: 06 March 1921
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note:
06 March, 1921
Mrs. Thomas:
Dear Friend – I was indeed surprised a few days ago to get a card from you. Had often wondered where and how you are and hadn’t heard for so long – how did you manage to leave Mich. and your interests there? Did you get as far west as California? If you had and came anywhere near here I’d never forgive you if you didn’t stop and see your “old, cranky, special patient” at the UBA. As for me, I am still in the same place, and in same old way. The children Albert and Beth are fine, going to school, Albert in 6th grade, Beth in 4th. Albert will be 12 years in August, Beth some 10 years. How time flies! We are expecting to go back to Mich this next summer. That is, I and children. Mr. W isn’t going. Mother wants to see me so much and I’ve not been back since 1914, 7 years ago. Times have been hard and money scarce, as you know. My sister Mrs. Flood (Dr) spent last winter with me. Her health is bad, has bronical asthma. She was miserable all time while here. Had to go to Frisco and have operation and spent 11 weeks at Battle Creek St. since going back. My oldest sister that lived in Grand Rapids died 2 years ago X-mas. Mother is at Manton, now, but will be at Northport this summer. I’ve not been very well this winter. I really need an operation – but hate to have it done. It is beautiful here now, fruit trees in bloom and wild flowers all out and plenty of rain. We started to rebuild our house, but its not finished yet. I hope you are well, and happy. Let me hear from you again and I’ll do better next time. Wish I could have a chat with you instead of write.
Lovingly,
Tina Williams
Knights Ferry, CA