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Old Mission, Mich. Mar. 10th 1929

My Dear Miss. Taft:-

Your fine letter received and will now try and answer it. Altho' there isn't any news this time.

I had a letter from mother yesteday and she is doing nicely now. But far from well there was a growth on the liver they removed the gall bladder entirely also appendix. Of couse they can't do any thing for her heart They found it was enlarged. I can't help but worry some and feel anxious all the while. As I will never have another mother when this one is gone. I think it so nice for you to plan on going East this Summer.

Joseph has been out looking for a horse. The one he was most interested in was a bay that Geo. Swaney has she isn't old and about 100# lighter than Queen. But not so fast I don't think you can get a horse to go with Queen unless you pay a big price. This horse is held at $75. Jos. is still looking for another. What are you willing to pay then we will have some idea of what to look for.

Have had another bad storm last week filled the roads full no mail for 3 days. Suppose you had rain there. We have had some here but not much.

The cherry buds look fine so far and heaps of snow to help keep them. And the thickest ice in bays that there has been for several years.

About 50 or 60 people gathered at Holmer Willobees the 1st day of March and gave as a wedding anniversary shower. We had a lovely time and got very nice gifts. Will show them to you this Summer when you come out. It is 15 years ago since Joe got me to torment him. And what do you think of it I was remarried in a calico gown. We didn't know about the party so I had a plain little house dress on.

Had a nice letter from Aunt Alice Haywood a few days ago and she is as busy as ever.

Well there is too much noise here for me to write much. Andy Brimmer and his family are here this after noon will write again before long. I want to mail this in the morning.

Your letter was so good and we enjoyed it so much.

As ever yours with love.

Essie