IRISH CONDITIONS DEFINITELY BETTER, SAYS LLOYD GEORGE
Hotel Crittenden
R. J. Walsh, Prop.
Coudersport, PA
Feb. 16, 21
My Darling,
This has been like April today. Received your letter with one from Marion and Elizabeth enclosed. That was a crazy letter from Elizabeth about that Orange story. I was glad to get your good letter and will try to take your advice about the farm. I received the Bulletin this noon and enjoyed reading your fine contribution. It was great. Where did you pick up the story about the fellow who was quarantined out. I believe you are giving into family matters again. Have had a rotten day here and I believe often this year I’ll give up some of three towns in this section of the woods. The Consistery (Masons) are having a big time here for two days and a lot of business men are occupied so that it’s impossible to see them. Only two orders for $35 and $38. The China is a long, long way off and don’t get your heart set on any such nonsense. I have to take 5:45 train in morning so I’m going to bed right away. I have no show of getting home for meeting Saturday. Hope Mr. Kutschback of Sherburne, vice-Pres. Can be there. Guess I’d better write him.
Your loving, John
Editor's notes
The reference to Elizabeth is likely referring to her trying out as a reporter for her college newspaper. The next two letters reference this in Betty’s letters home. They were tucked in with John’s letters do he likely read them and then forwarded them on home. The family often forwards letters on, just as we might an email or text.
This letter is another window into the relationship of the wives of the salesmen of The Osborne Company. This has been referenced before, but it seems that Sue is a somewhat regular contributor to John’s company weekly newsletter. I wish I could find a few of these Bulletins. I’ve Googled this and am unable to find one.
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John has excellent handwriting. However, in some instances, I cant decipher it. If I can't, I simply mark the spot with "xxx"s to signify thank the word isn't decipherable.
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