Letter from Martha Van Allen Cahoon regarding Christmas

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Name/Title

Letter from Martha Van Allen Cahoon regarding Christmas

Entry/Object ID

2000.FIC.02.235

Scope and Content

Letter to Joseph Cahoon, from M.A. Cahoon. She is writing to express regrets he could not be home for Christmas, and asking if he needs money, and that there is much work to be had in Cleveland. She tells him about the other siblings travels and his father looking forward to relaxing all day Christmas day, and also which family members are coming for Christmas 2000.FIC.02.235A Rose Hill Dec 23/81 My Dear Joseph, I had intended to write so that you would receive a letter from me on Christmas day as you could not be with us, I am sorry that you did not come. If you would like me to let you have some money [p. 2] write immediately and I will send it to you. The boys say there is plenty of work in C- your Pa is as well as usual. He said the other day he expected to sit in his nice chair all day Christmas. I enjoy mine very much and think of you a great many times. The girls are coming home tomorrow. Marshall has gone for them, Leverett and Ida expect to start for Boston tonight, L is going to see about twine, for fishing. Ida goes for company. They may go to [p. 3] Washington before they return. I will send you present so that you will get it New Years it storm so hard for a few days past I could not send it. Thomas and family are coming home Christmas. Kenyon has got through with the jury and will stay out here until Leverett comes home. I wish you could be here to eat dinner Turkey, and Lemon mince pies with. We will think of you Joseph [p. 4] I believe I must close my dear child by wishing you a pleasant Christmas, a Happy New Year and many returns of them. Good Bye my dear Joseph Your loving Mother M.A. Cahoon 2000.FIC.02.235B Envelope addressed to: Mr J.J. Cahoon / corner second & Madison / Memphis. / Tenn. Green 3 cent George Washington stamp at the top right with North Dover / 12.24 handwritten next to it. Back: Postmark stamped in black ink: MEMPHIS / DEC / 26 / 5AM Mother is written near address.

Collection

Early Family Papers: Cahoon

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Cahoon, Ida

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Cahoon, Kenyon

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Cahoon, Leverett

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Cahoon, M.A.

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Cahoon, Marshall

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Cahoon, Thomas H.

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Cahoon, John Joseph

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Notes

1996.F.131, 1996.F.132, 2000.FIC.02.237