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I'll not write what I feel. Letter Home--Mar. 23, 1920


 

[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.]

NOSKE OUT OF TOTTERING BERLIN CABINET

SUFFRAGE RATIFIED BY WASHINGTON, THE 35TH STATE

Both Branches of the Legislature at Olympia RushThrough Amendment. DELAWARE STILL IN DOUBT Legislators Gather, with Both Sides Asserting That They Will Win. BUT ACTION IS DELAYED Antis Will Appeal to Colby, Urging Him Not to Proclaim Ratification.

 

New Yates Hotel

Utica, N. Y.

The Hotel of Personal Service


March 23, 1920


My Darling:


I have worked hard today and have one order for $39.40 and that's all. I’ll not write what I feel. It has been a perfectly beautiful day and it has seemed so good to have the music of the birds. Have heard a number of robbins and their notes are welcome in double measure this spring.

My plans have not carried well today but have no complaint to make. Will try to get away from here in forenoon. Have one appointment for 9:00 AM.

It is 7:30 and guess I had better get some supper. I think it will do my spirits good to have some diversion tonight and I think I'll either go to movies or an Automobile show.

Love unbounded,

John.

 



Editor's notes


The most interesting thing about this letter is the return address: Cedarhurst Stock Farm, John A. Briggs Prop.

It appears John's farm is a going concern.This is the first indicator that this enterprise is, perhaps, more than a hobby.


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