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Old Mission, Mich. Jan. 19th 1929

My Dear Miss. Taft:

I have been so busy since I got home that I find it hard to scare up time for to write a letter. Evenings Roger and Jos. want Hazel and I to play cards so of course letters go unanswered.

Yes Miss Taft going away did me more good than any thing else could have. It is so hard to keep on going year in and year out like a piece of machinery even that will either wear out/or need repairs and with me it was a little vacation or change.

The mean prank my kind neighbor did last Summer in cherry time made me feel worse than you can imagine. Some people will stoop to do any thing regardless of how it hurts the other person. If it hadn't of been for my little family I would never have stayed here near Joseph's people as long as I have. I know I'm not any better but when a person tries to link my name with another man that makes me feel like doing some-thing dreadful. That is one of the reasons I would rather not live down here near them. They are Evil and think the same of others. Think of Don going on that trip with Henry Gon last Summer with out any one with here She is still unmarried and who knows may always be.

We had a dreadful snow storm and lots of cold weather since I last wrote to you. But has been some warmer during the past week.

Joseph has been looking for a horse for you has one in view but doesn't know price or tried it with Queen but will let you know later on.

When I was up north I happened to get acquainted with a farmer from down in Illinois. That was up north on a hunting trip. I was telling him about our beautiful Mich. and he was very anxious to hear all he could about it. Also asked about farms and prices. I mentioned your's and he said in case he sold out there he would want to buy some place he took our address so if he happens to write this Spring I will put him on your track. He seemed so interested in the Mich. property especially a fruit farm. Nothing may come of it but there is always a chance. We will see an way. I wrote his name and address down and lost it I would give myself a booting for that.

I guess the Marshall boys will go on with the old home the same as always.

I can't think of any more to write only Mrs. Lardie called up and as usual we exchanged neighborhoood gossip she said she had heard from Mrs. Stutsman and that they were all well.

Would you please send me the last items of the account I sent you so I will know where I left off. And I will then mail you the rest in my nesxt letter. Hope you stay well. Love, Essie

Miss Taft when I saw my sisters beaver coat I thot of you My brother caught the furs for it Makeing coat over $200 alone. It is the geniume beaver worth between 8 or 900 dollars I never saw such beautiful things in my life as she had.