To Bertha from Frank Buckler – Approx. date
Monday Morning
Dearest,
I think I shall be the first to write for you are traveling today. It was such a comfort to see you.
I arrive in CA about 10 and had a perfectly blissful nights rest. It is good to have ones wife if only for a brief visit.
You were looking very well, in fact, better than I had expected. You looked stunning in your white dress and large hat. I was very proud of you. How I wish we may always be well dressed and at ease.
I am in the field now of course – the usual routine. Some of the lads quite “grumpy” from “moonshine” and beer and late hours.
I am not “bearing down” very hard today. Live and let live. After all, I had a nice weekend so why quarrel with them over trying to have a little fun. It’s rather pathetic.
I hope you have a pleasant trip home and find all well.
I had a good letter at camp from _____ _____. He is coming to see me perhaps. Said he had to come to Pierce and would try to come out. I hope he does.
Also, a intriguing letter from William York. More about that this evening.
You were so sweet to come to me honey. I feel renewed vigor and hope now we are on the upgrade.
Will close now and finish this this PM. An ant is chewing on my ankle, mosquitos are lunching on exposed stain in droves and a chipmunk is scolding from a nearby limb. Nature is grand overheard. Pretty nice for you meeting Mr. Buckler meaning you and your mother. “Wasn’t she a peach?” All of which, I agree.
What is a virgin forest? Answer: One that’s never been axed.
All pony that you didn’t come to camp but speeder was in at 8:30 AM Sunday and left at once so it didn’t work out.