Author: unknown [R. Wedgewood?, Aberdeen, WA]
Title: Letter to “Nephew” Charles Thomas of Hood River, OR
Date: 02 February 1905
Curator: Christine Fisher
Note: Francis “Fannie” L. Irwin-Coe was aunt to Charles R. Thomas and lived in Hood River, OR. Fannie had daughters Lillie R. and Myrtle G. In addition, Fannie’s brother was David S. Irwin who married Mary E. Burdick. All of these first names are referenced in her letter.
February 2, 1905
Hood River, Oregon
Charles Thomas
Dear Nephew:
I received your ever welcome letters and was glad to hear from that (hobo?) that I came up the back street last summer. Dave and Mary are out to Lillie’s. I expect them in any day now. Rebecca stays with us. She has not lost a days school yet has been five months. Myrtle and Howel has moved over in Washington. He has a five months school is teaching will come back as soon as school is out. Well, it is a gloomy cloudy day the old bear could not see his shadow to day (Feb. second). We had some snow here but the coldest its been is 20 above zero. Fred is gaining in flesh but the asthma’s still bothers him. Mrs. Nobles health is poor this winter . don’t think she will last many years. Wish you folks could have some of my strawberries. we cannot use them all no Charlie I don’t never expect to see Michigan again you could not persuade George to come back there. That young fellow is still very attentive to Lillie Shutes.
[R. Wedgwood, Aberdeen, Washington???]