Letter to Henry from his mother, probably August 10, 1907

8:30 Sat evening

Dear Henry –

Enclosed find the money order so you can get some milk &c.  I do trust your cough is better do you know what might have caused it?  Do not try to work if you are sick.  Maybe you overtaxed yourself when you were below par, be careful as you can.

Do you get dry clothes on after such vigorous exercise as your battalion drill?  If you do not try and keep running if possible so you do not chill but cool off gradually.

This is not a letter by any means but I must tell you we are so glad to have yours.  Fred is anxiously watching the mail.  He gets your paper & buys the stamps for them by selling an extra. 

Don’t be backward in asking for something for your cough or when you are not well.  I shall feel better if I know you will look after yourself.

Oh I feel so sorry for the young man hurt his hand.  I hope it will not give him any serious trouble.

Lovingly,

Mother