1932 1 4 Mary Miller to Olive Schnack

I may change some spelling and some grammar as I transcribe.  This letter originates in Durham, Greene County, New York.

'Mary Miller' wrote this letter to my grandmother, 'Olive' Letha Rose Schnack.  'Uncle Owen' was her maternal grand uncle, Owen Wickes More, whom I believe she was particularly fond of.  'Aunt Mary More' was Owen's sister, Mary Elizabeth More.  'Uncle George' was a brother-in-law to Owen, having married his sister, Deborah Permelia More Shutts.  'Grandmother' was the girls' maternal grandmother, Alice Estelle Clayton More.  'Aunt Hattie' was Alice's daughter, Harriet More Burgett. 

'Amanda' is a name I am not familiar with.  Should any of my readers have a suggestion, please leave it in the comment field at the end of this post.

Durham, N.Y.
Jan. 4, 1932

Dear Olive and family,

I was glad to get your letter.

We are both well here.  Amanda goes all around the street to call on her friends.  She is remarkable for a woman of her age, I think.  I could tell you a lot more about her if I could see you but cannot write as it would make a book.

I will try and mail the package to you tomorrow as we only have one mail a day out of here.  I will put it in the

office tonight so it will go out of here Thursday morning on the stage.

Now, if I remember right, Aunt Mary More, Uncle Owen's sister, your Great Aunt, pieced and gave the quilt to Uncle Owen when he came home from the war.  I hope you will receive it all safe.  I will have it insured and please let me know that it arrives all safe.

Then, if you would please, send a receipt to Uncle George as he is the one that has that part of the business to look after.  Just write, Received of the O.W. More Estate, one Irish chain quilt, and sign your name; that is all.
 

There is a great many colds and some flu around here.  I hope we escape them.

I hope you and your family keep well all winter.

Yes, I heard of your Grandmother's death, poor soul.  She is better off but I feel so sorry for your Aunt Hattie.  I have not written her since, for I don't know how to comfort her in words.  She is alone but for you girls and I know you will all be kind and good to her as you always have been.  I would love to go and see her but it is out of the question just now, as I cannot get away very well in cold weather.  Give her my love when you see her and tell her I think about her often and will write her soon.

I am glad to do this for you and do not take it as an imposition.  Love to you all.  Remember me to the girls when you see them.

Cousin Mary _____

Here is Uncle George's address:

Mr. G.L. Shutts
31 Newhall St.
Springfield, Mass.