To Bertha from Emma –
(Date is approximate, year is 1919)
309 West 72 Street
New York
My dear Bertha,
Your good letter reached me while I was yet in Mobile where I went to recuperate after a very serious illness. I believe that I am now thoroughly well as you see I have returned to New York, came with my father and Mrs. Mann and am staying here a short time before going to the farm.
My father spoke so pleasantly of his visit with you all and I so regret that I could not have stopped in Washington on my way home _____ but I might have seen you and some other dead friends there also if all places, I have ever been, I like Washing the best and sincerely hope that I may work _____ make my house there.
When you write your father, give him my kindness, regards, and tell him that I really long to hear of his experiences abroad and that I quite forgive him for not sending me just a _____ while he was over there.
I am more than glad that your dear mother is so much better, my father thought her very charming.
I still have a money interest in the _____ you wrote of, but I do not work on it, and have not or a long time.
I am so glad that you are doing so well with your painting. I too am having trouble to get servants to go to the _____ with me. I had a man and his wife last summer but the wife died of the flu. This winter so I have to get both cook and housemaid if I can. Of course I can do housework but I do not like it and a not strong enough for heavy work.
Today, my father is in bed with a heavy cold. We went out to the farm yesterday and were caught in a snow storm and both took cold I dared myself last night am alright today, but am keeping quiet as at my age, it does not pay to take chances with my health.
Do write me again soon and I will try to _____ prove that I should be here for two weeks yet but always mail reaches my address _____ C/O Your Yopies, 2 West 24 Street.
With love to all.
Devotedly your Emma Mann _____