[Headlines from The New York Times (page 1, above the fold) to place the letters in context of the world around them.]
POLICE SEND AID TO NAVAL AIRMEN IN CANADIAN WILDS
FIRE RUINS CAPITOL OF WEST VIRGINIA
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Jan. 4, 1921
My Darling,
I was glad to get your little cheer message this noon. It contained just what di
d me good “Don't worry about your work and keep happy.” It's splendid to think that last year when we were having such good business you were proud of me and that now when things are not breaking so good that you are still ready to encourage and help me. At times I have hard work to keep a cheerful smile, but I am doing pretty well at it for me. I sometimes wonder how I can keep as cheerful as I am. I don't dare refer very much to my last year's sales. I can't see why I am not in just as good trim for business as I’ve ever been. Possibly
and I'll try to correct that. I am happy and I want you all to keep happy and don't let my business worry you. Received a shieasmer (sp?) bulletin tonight giving account of the wonderful sales by many men. To know that you are with me helps a good deal to keep up my spirits. Have these little orders today for about $218.
It's getting late and I must get to bed. Accept a heart full of love.
Your affectionate
John
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