Name/Title
A letter from Walter P. Temple in Puente, California to Walter P. Temple, Jr. and Edgar Temple in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1 February 1928.Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2.252Description
A letter from Walter P. Temple, Sr. in Puente, California to Walter P. Temple, Jr. and Edgar Temple in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1 February 1928. In the two page, handwritten letter (a-b), Walter writes to his sons in regard to the death of their aunt, Lucy (Lucinda Temple). Walter explains that their uncle, Manuel, has been in poor health since Lucy's death, and expresses positive thoughts about how her funeral proceedings went. Walter notes that Lucy's remains were interred at the family's mausoleum. Walter also states that he would like to take his sons on a trip to Europe in the near future, but has no concrete plans yet, and that if the trip is not feasible, he would like his sons to travel Canada once again. With creases and minor discoloration, the object is in good condition overall. The envelope (c) is postmarked for 2 February 1928. Tape has been left adhered to the top of the envelope from a nonprofessional attempt to repair the object. With minor and moderate tears; minor discoloration/acid burns; a fold; and minor edge wear, the object is in fair to poor condition overall.Lexicon
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Object Name
Letters (Correspondence)