"But please don't neglect your mother."

Lincoln, Nebr.

July 4, 1965

Dear Marie -

I received your type-written letter dated June 17th. I was pleased to hear from and thank you for your welcome letter. I hope you all enjoyed being together.

I was wondering if the gift package I sent to Betty's children arrived while you were at Betty's house. I sent Betty something later and hope she has received it. I also hope the package I sent to you containing drinking glasses was received.

Marie, I do wish that you could take time to come and help me. I would be so pleased and I would not mind helping you with expenses. So please Marie will you keep in mind that when I know more I will let you know about the details. Perhaps you could arrange to come with Becky comes.

Now Marie didn't you leave me when I wasn't feeling well? So do me this favor and come when I let you know. I am glad you went out to see Betty and Lottie. But please don't neglect your mother. Oh I haven't hear anything from Stanley about Elin coming. Perhaps you could call Elin over the telephone and find out what she says being she hasn't answered my letter. Will you call Elin pretty please? Elin's telephone no. is MV46240.

Then when I call you, you can let me know. I will call you when I receive my money.

I was reading an article in a magazine by - quote - Faith Baldwin - The Open Door. And in part - more light, said Goethe. And we need it always; we need it in our physical lives but even more in our hearts and spirits, and shed upon our paths. We need to carry it with us, so that we can give it to others, friends and strangers; the light of hope and courage, the light of knowing the everlasting mercy of God. Un-quote. And this article is for July 1965.

I will call some evening after 6 oclock and hope you will be at home. Hope you all liked the news-paper articles I sent. Let me know when I call.

With love and best wishes.

I remain

As ever

Your Mother.

In haste.)