1897 Shelby NC Letter Re: Son Writes to Mother- Good Content (See Transcription)

Sunday Oct 24th, 1897 My darling mother  We have just returned from a long wak (walk) in the woods which I wish you could have enjoyed with us.  Sister brought home a supply of autumn leaves and we found some blue bells so we will send you some.  Aunt Larla? Laura? & I are in partnership on circus day & she is going to make some generous snaps & I am going to get some candy from the store. Page 2 This has been a very chilly day so we have a bright fire. We miss you very much and I hope it won't be long before you will be with us for I am ???? to see you. If I make money on circus day and I will have almost enough money to get my gun. I recon I will get a second handed handed one.  Aunt Lula? made some salt using bread and it was very nice. We are getting in our winter wood now.  I am very sleepy now so good night precious Mother.  Page 3  I will have time to write a few more lines to you.  I bought Charlie Wilkins or Hilkins? gun for 150 it is good as new and I will give you a meat dinner when you return. I am so nervous I can hardly write so you I will close. Write soon to your loving son. Springs E beltoft ?  Comes in a protective sleeve. Shipping is turned on. Ask any questions and see all pics.

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Used (normal wear)

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Letter