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Old Mission, Mich. Jan. 1st 1928 My Dear Miss Taft: I am going to start the new year in by answering some of my neglected letters. And also going to stop doing crochet work for a week or two as I am tired of it. First I wish to thank you for my nice gift Roger and Hazel join in, also we have all been enjoying the magazine and book even to the Funnies. I have been so poor couldn't even afford reading. And I am like a fish out of water if I can't have reading. Am so sorry I can't give you something pershaps later on I can get you a gift of some kind. Received a very pretty card from Stutsman's. Was glad to know they thot' of us. The hay we got of Mr Eiman was very nice nearly all alfalfa. Jos. didn't get any more than he could use or needed until later on account of selling.You will need more later if you don't sell out. It has turned dreadfully cold after our rain & thawing weather. The fields are nearly bare of snow. These cold winds are hard on seeding but hope they don't freeze out.Nearly down down to zero this A.M. Haven't heard about the W.& C. trial so far so guess it hasn't come off yet. Spring will be here before we know it with all its busy days. Altho.I always welcome it as I love to be out of doors. Well I can't think of any more to write. Wish you a very happy New Years With love Essie P.S. Haven't been to T.C. yet but will deposit money fist opportunity I get to go in. The roads are too icy for horses & dangerous with a car.