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Stoughton Jan 3rd 1936

Dear Folks

After a slight covering of snow which made the ground look white just as we were going to bed, it grew warm & then turned to rain. the rain continued it is pouring to day. the mail has just come. Also a letter from Southworth which I am sending for you to read. so now we are sure of his being willing to take our mail in the future & wont have any more trouble, glad it is settle so easy. I am also sending along your check & guess you will need it after Xmas. Bill came here New Years & brought a quart of ice cream. he says he will be willing to go over the other outside windows before they drop out. the putty is giving out of the rest. he says when he is not working, he can do them for nothing he told her. he says that I am nice & he means to bring his mother over to see me when it is warmer. she is old like myself. he & his twin brother run the house. his father is also living. he does nothing but care for the hens & putter around. Bill is very good hearted & bright as a dollar he sizes