Letter to Henry from his mother August 7, 1907

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Henry S. Makibbin

U. S. N. Training Station

Newport, R. I.

Bar. C.

Postmarked 11:30 PM, Aug 7 1907, Harrisburg PA

Wednesday evening [August 7, 1907]

Dear Henry –

We arrived home safely this morning, left N. Y. – 11.15.  Monday we went to Central Park and enjoyed the fine pictures.  Isn’t The Horse Fair magnificent I was so glad to see it.  There were several other paintings of “Bonheur” that are loaned – the original of the Lion’s head, some sheep in pasture that are beautiful and a group of horses in a small size – also two bulls fighting, the latter in an odd coloring of dull dark blue, you could almost see the smoke of the battle.  It is certainly a treat of one’s life to see “The Horse Fair.”  I am sure you can call it to mind any time you want. 

It has been very warm here today folks say it has been warm for several days it is certainly a great change from Newport air, this evening the smoke hangs very thick you could almost cut it.

Anna was a good girl while we were gone and Fred says he made Lilly go in her own room and lock the door.

I have been very tired too much at a stretch but I will get rested tonight I think.  Anna was so glad to see me I went out for her this afternoon the first thing she said to me was, “Mama did you take something to Henry?” and then “How does he look?”

Since we were away Ab Clemm cut his foot on a piece of glass.

Mr. Sam Wagner on Sixth St. died from lockjaw caused by hurting two fingers in stopping a runaway team in which were three little girls.

I almost forgot to tell you – we took a ride up the Hudson to West Point and was there to see the dress parade which takes place at 5.40 – We saw them take down the flag while the band played “Star Spangled Banner.”  It was very nice indeed.  Aunt Anna and Uncle Ralph are going to stay awhile in Perry Co. on that little place owned by an aunt of Uncle Ralph’s. 

Get your little tablet for notes the first opportunity you have.  Fred & Alfred are both looking anxiously for a letter.

Good night my dear boy

Love from all

Mother