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Old Mission, Mich Mar. 22nd 1929

My Dear Miss. Taft:-

Received your letter yesterday and will hasten to reply.

The children thank you for package of funnies also the book of poems we all enjoy that. As I love poetry.

Am sorry to hear about Alberta. Roger plans on school again this Fall I hope Jos. doen't get worse as the poor boy wants to go so badly and I want him to. Roger has always been a good boy and deserves something nice in his life. He visited high school 2 days this week and enjoyed it very much.

Joseph is going to see Harry Christopher about one of his horses it isn't young but will do for a few years maybe by then you will not have your farm. He will do the best he can for you. Horses are scarce here in early Spring we could get $100 for Nellie but won't let her go. Also had a chance to sell our farm but think we will keep it for a while yet. I hope to live there some day.

Joseph says another load of hay will be a great plenty. Our winter has been a long cold one and a late Spring is on the way. The trees look fine for fruit so far. The ice is breaking in the bay. But there is quite a little snow yet.

The apples have been pruned now Jos. will haul brush before long and get every thing under way.

Had a letter from mother a week or so ago and she is home from the hospital but very weak and her heart troubles her a lot. Having ones gall bladder removed is no joke besides other things done.

Am so glad you are well this winter.

I am working on a quilt and some other work for my sister.

Well it is late and I have my family to bathe.

Thanks for the nice newsy letter. Lovingly Essie

Jos. had Queen shod

$2.20 on hand Feb 11th

2.00  horse shoeing
 .40  salt petre
 .35  curry comb
 .35  axle grease

$3.10

$3.10 expenses

2.20 on hand
 .90 you owe me

With love, Essie