Disclaimer: This is a fictional letter with a real photo of an unknown goat.
Dear Sister,
Your most welcome letter of the 19th rec'd. I can't say as things have been too bad, irrigation lines improved upon greatly, were able to bring in enough water to get a good crop of hops this last season. Joseph has been out just west of Sacramento last week looking at a prospect. God willing we will go in on the the property with Hanson and Phelps, both of them good men, trustworthy.
We are raising some hogs, fine corn-fed and fetching a nice sum after slaughter. Also some goats, I have an orphan kid, it's mother died after getting sick from a wound on her leg. Poor baby, I'm naming her Flora, she's friendly and follows me around. I am selling my quilts in town now. Do you have word from East? Well will close now, write again soon when you can.
Your loving sister,
Mary
Friday, September 5, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Oh my, this brings back memories of my being a young kid, we had goats, though ours were MEAN. This one looks like a little baby.
Post a Comment