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Will be mighty lonesome—Letter Home—Mar. 27, 1920


 

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

TWO NEW YORK GRAND JURIES TO SIFT VICE GRAFT COUNTER CHARGES MADE BY SMITH AND INSPECTOR HENRY


REPUBLICANS LIMIT PEACE RESOLUTION

Leaders Decide to Confine It to a Simple Declaration That the War Is Ended. FEAR CONSTITUTIONAL BARS House Democrats Will Consult Wilson as to His Views on the Program.

 

Andes, New York

March 27th, 1920


My Darling,


Will drop you a word this morning, but don't know whether you'll get it tonight or not. Didn't get through work last night until 10:30, so didn't write. I had good fortune to sell our xxxx at Margaretville yesterday for $175.25. I reached here last night at 7:30 and sold two orders for $29 and $52.75, and will get out on the train at 7:53 this morning for Arena, Shareitown and Downsville. Will have to stay in Downsville all day Monday I expect. Will be mighty lonesome tomorrow.

Your loving John

 



Editor's notes

This is the second letter in a row in which John mentions how lonely he is. He is spending 6-7 days a week on the road, away from his farm and family.


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