Post by I.L.S. on Aug 18, 2013 12:26:36 GMT
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I translated the letter for easier reading the best I could. :
Lock Haven, Pa., Wednesday 1893.
My dear little darling:
My work here is over, (11:00a.m.) I have placed my first agency- sold one machine- & hope it may prove good for the company. This is a small place on the banks of the Susquehanna - Mud & slush up to your neck. Very Mild- the ride from Williamsport this morning was very interesting as we skirted the river all the way up- there are some bad ice jams & if the break it will make trouble about Williamsport - There is one jam over 20 feet high about 10 miles above Williamsport that the people are apprehensive about.
I do miss you dreadfully already but try to keep a stiff upper lip - as I am trying to make "pennies" for you & Dorthy. I leave her at 4:15 for Bellefonte & will try to get through there tonight if possible. Hope my dear little daughter keeps well- do go out daily & get as much exercise as it is possible to do. Hope Maidie is better. Write to Esther when you can an tell her I enjoyed her hospitality, & thank them for me.
With love & kisses for ____ daughter Dorthy & your own precious self- & also to the family.
From your devoted husband.
J. Taylor Skarrett
