Letter to Henry from his mother September 19, 1907

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Mr. H. S. Makibbin,

U. S. N. Training Sta.,

Newport R. I.

Barracks B.

Postmarked 11:30 PM, Sep 19 1907, Harrisburg, PA

Dear, dear Henry –

Just a good night-kiss from Mother I cannot use my arm only a very little at a time.  I am about and glad to be so.  Anna is not so well, has only been to school a day this week.  I do trust that you are completely well and will keep your health, do take care of your body that nothing within your power shall mar its perfection.

I had my heart set on something extra for you Sat. but was not able to do it, and Aunt Annie had her hands full with some canning.  Anna is anxious to see you, my how she talks of you.

I saw Alfred a few minutes at the window this evening.  I guess I will never get accustomed to seeing those boys without my dear bonnie Laddie.

God keep my boy,

Lovingly,

Mother –