"Marie was sensible about going to that nice warm clime in Arizona"

Lincoln 1, Nebraska

Dec. 30, 1951.

Dearest Marie -

I received the Christmas greeting card, letter and money enclosed. Also letter written by a type-writter on greenish paper also greeting card from Ruthie and the ornament greeting from Becky and thank the members of your family for all. Your letter was written Dec. 8. It seems to me that I wrote after I received the letter from you. So I will try and write something that is of interest.

I had a greeting card from my cousin Anna in Chicago she wrote that she was wondering how I was and if everything turned out as I expected and wanted it to. Then being she writes about you I will copy it for you. Quote "Marie was sensible about going to that nice warm clime in Arizona. Am not sure of her address so wouldn't know where to reach her. I have written down each one but am not sure which is the last address. I should have made a note of it. Wonder if you write to her often or if she is still down in Arizona." Unquote. So please write a nice letter and send her a pretty New Year card or something like the Season's Greetings. Her address is Miss Anna Swanson, 7412 Harvard Avenue. Chicago 21, Ill.

Marie you answered that it was good to hear that I could spend a day in town. And there was more. But Marie will you do me the favor and write that "Please let my mother - Mrs. Ruth Jensen go down to Lincoln and that it is your permission. And write real soon. Omit in your next letter about writing about your family and for the next letter will you consider it an extra speial letter to follow my wishes? Think it over. You know it is soon my birthday. And Marie I hope you can spare some money for me again because I need some and I wish you could send $5.00. Don't send me any present except money please.

I am wondering if you called your father by telephone as I asked you to. Because your father has not been here yet. Try and think of all the work I did for all of you in the past. Do I have to remind you about respect for my wishes? When your father sent a greeting card before Christmas there wasn't any letter with the card. So will you remind him as I have written. And also write to Mrs. Durand and ask her to to call your father about coming to Lincoln to visit me. And thank you again for the money Marie and write as soon as possible.

As ever, I am, Your Mother.