To Bertha from Cora Hendricks – April 18, 1917
1323 30th Street
Washington
Dear Bertha,
Your letter came yesterday morning and we were all glad to know that you were alright and had a fair trip down. I hope you are rested some by this time and that you are spending a lot of time out of doors.
I do not suppose you will have time to get much acquainted with the people but I do hope you will have a pleasant time and will not be fretting because you are not at home working.
It has been lovely here all the week so far, and I have spent a good deal of time out of the house so have not done as much sewing as I really ought. Today Reba and I went to see David Warfield in “The Music Master.” It was fine!
Also it is something I have wanted to see for years. Col. and Mrs. Newcomer were here last night. Sally really went swimming, at last, yesterday, and thought she had the time of her life. There has been a dreadful emptiness about the house without you, I am spoiled mother and feel lost without you. Give my best to the Vestal’s and tell Mrs. D that I will write to her before long.
We will be looking for you Sunday.
Your loving mother,
Cora Ballou