Letter 39

Phoenix, Arizona January 21, 1888

My dear, good Georg,

This morning I received your nice letter and could see that you were not yet able to settle anything. This makes me sad because I was hoping you would be back before the 1st. I feel so lonely without you. I am sending you a list of Mrs. Herrick, she thinks you can take care of this.

My dear George, I don't know what to write to you, there is nothing new. Your numbers did not win anything and Herrick kept the 15 dollars. Please come back soon dear George. Herrick is becoming a bum, he is drunk almost every day now to the extent that he can hardly stand on his feet

Dear Georg, I am sending you a picture of me with the children, but it's not very good. I'll go back next week and get another one made. The children are asking about you and are sending you their regards. Arthur said this morning he'll go to San Francisco with the train and won't come back.

My best and sincerest regards and love from your faithful,

Gretchen

My dear boy, if you don't get any money, then just buy the bamboo.

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