Thomas, Annie L.

Author: Annie L. Jenks of Dryden, NY
Title: Letter to “Brother” George [George S. Thomas] and Sister Julia
Date: 03 December 1903
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note:

1903
Dryden, NY

[George & Julia Thomas]

My Dear Brother:

Your card is at hand, and I will write you at once so you will know how I am. For a number of days I did not gain much. My heart was so weak. But I got some medicine that helped me. I am not able to be round much but am on the gain. “O brother George how sorry I am for poor Dear Jim. I am afraid he will never will be any better. If he had only staid here with me. He was getting smart but he was set on starting for somewhere. We never will know how much hardships he has gone through with, if he could been contented here for a short time. We had a fine visit at you house. You and sister Julia had such nice things to eat. and your fine convenient house. but poor Jim I am so grieved about him. I do hope the Lord will spare his life to see us once more.

Jenks is here in Dryden at work for Mr Rockwell. He had to come here and earn a living for Ashur. He done all he could on the old farm this year but he had not one ear of corn nor one thing to sell. Katie has had to stay here and care for me. She says only for the pasture it is a failure for making a living. Edwin thought the heirs of Mary would be dissatisfied if he sold some wood to buy groceries and tobacco to keep Ashur on so he has to hire a man to do his chores and he works here. He raised a very fat hog so he thoughtt to help. His grain was a failure and Katie says he worked very faithful and cultivated and hoed but the farm is run out. The old Thomas farm is run entirely out nothing but strawberries grow. We are having very mild weather some snow but not sleighing. I am not able to go out any. But was fortunate in not having bones broke. Now George we must write to Jim and it will cheer him some while amongst strangers. I will send him a good long letter so he won’t think I am forgetful of him. I send my best regards to all of the dear friends Jane and Dan and Charley [Annie’s niece and nephews? George’s daughter and sons?]. I will write soon to Nellie and Eva [Annie’s nieces? George S. Thomas’ daughters?]. It was my intention to send the girls some Christmas presents but I will have to get able to go to Ithica City first.

Now hoping the Lord will bless all of you. I am very truly yours,
Annie L. Jenks
to my Brother George & Sister Julia
12m & 3d day, 1903

Katie sends her love to all of you and Mr. Jenks the same. Take good care of my nice kitten and give him a sly pie[?] and a kiss.