Not too many letters or anything much at all in CJU's handwriting, and this is the first of two that have recently been found in the date unknown file. His writing is not the easiest to read and his grammar isn't what one would call perfect -- good thing he had clerical help at Wells! The year is unknown, but based on the Friday clue and the mention of Cris, the year is probably 1962 -- just found the envelope, and the date is Jan 12 1968. This would have been a year before he died, so could be part of the explanation for the failing of his handwriting, etc.
Friday 1-12 [1968]
Dear Harold & All
Your [birthday] package arrived last Sat afternoon and thanks a lot. We ate out for dinner at Port Lucie [Park Lane?] Rest. and for supper was over at Mary's for Ice Cream strawberries and cake. Mr. Roy Garrett ate supper with us. Had a nice day and wore the new jacket. Its very pretty and a good fit. Cris took a big liking to the jacket. Will come in handy.
Went shopping this morning at A & P bought 8.00 worth including 2 apple pies. Gave 1 pie to the Hortons. On our way home stopped at Food Fair and got 3 pints fresh picked strawberries for 89¢. Have a very nice weather so far and still nice today. 60 low 75 high. Begin to look like spring is just around the corner.
Yesterday Mr. Decker and his housekeeper was out in the yard most of the day. Cutting grass trimming the shrubbery and cleaning up their flower bed and etc.
Usual amount of people are here but no increase.
Regarding the old rubber will less try to have your Japanese [?] man try to sell it for us. Price $4000 and allow him $500 commission if he can sell it.
Both of us is O.K.
--Dad
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