My grandmother, 'Olive' Letha Rose Schnack wrote this letter to her 'Dad', Elbert Rose. 'Florence' Alice Rose Lawler, also referred to as 'F.A.' in this letter, was her sister. 'Uncle Arthur' was Elbert's brother, and 'Aunt Clyde' was Arthur's second wife, Clydis M. Clough Rose.
Apparently, my grandmother was quite upset with her sister Florence at the time she wrote this letter.
229-B Delaware Ave.
April 30, 1926
Private
Dearest Dad,
Here it is nearly a month since I came back and I haven't heard a word from you. In fact, have only had two letters from Oneonta during that time. I don't know what you think I am living on. Out of the money that there was in the bank, I paid Dr. Graham $5, which leaves $10 still unpaid. Besides that, there is car fare and at least one book. I have had to borrow $1.35 from Uncle Arthur. I look like some backwoodsman. My hair needs cutting so badly and I haven't the money to have it done.
When Florence wrote, she rather joked at what she called my "feeble health". Well, maybe she thinks its all put on but it isn't. If she had had to go through what I did for about two days this week,
she would change her mind. It would also be a good idea for her to keep her mouth shut about Aunt Clyde. She might be asked to prove a few things and it makes it so nice for me to hear things that have come back to Aunt Clyde that F.A. has said. And they don't come from a relative, either. But, don't say anything to F.A. about it. It will only make a lot more trouble.
Aunt Clyde and Uncle Arthur have been lovely to me. They have given me clothes, taken me to the movies, and we went fishing last Saturday.
When are you going to get me a pass? And, for heaven's sake, put some money in the bank for me. Fifteen dollars at least.
Burn this up when you have read it.
Olive
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