June 1937

[Addressed to 8 Summit Street, Ticonderoga, N.Y.] June 4, 1937 Adams Center, N.Y. Darling Rutsie, Have just finished a letter to Lydia and will write a short one to you also.  You are so kind and thoughtful to write me so often. I am so Read More …

Letters from Jennie 1937

Dave and Ruth must have stayed in Middleburg for a time after Percy’s death, and then moved to Ticonderoga, NY with Lydia and Francis. They lived at the same address, where Jennie had sent them letters (see below), but in different parts of a house, Read More …

Nov 17-Dec 2, 1936

This is the last of the correspondence! Unfortunately, this ends on a sad note, as Percy passed away shortly after the last letter. Some further notes about what happened after this will be detailed in a separate post. (No Date) Hello Hon, Haven’t much time Read More …

July 20-24, 1936

Wedding gifts trickle in for Dave and Ruth, and Jennie has shown improvement in her health. July 20, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Honey, You are doing swell in the letter writing business I would say.  I’m afraid the mailman will demand a larger salary if Read More …

July 13-18, 1936

Ruth and Dave have returned from a honeymoon, sunburned, and thrilled that they are now married. Dave looks for work, and Ruth continues to care for her mother and the kids, June and Billy. July 13, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Darling Wife, How is that Read More …

June 29-July 1, 1936

Dave had driven up to Adams Center and returned with both Lydia and June, who must have stayed with the Spragues during this week. They finally settle on a wedding date of July 3, 1936. The wedding itself was a small ceremony with Lydia and Read More …

June 21-25, 1936

Ruth and Dave try to work out their wedding plans and figure out when or if either of them can take time off. Young Billy Sedgemore causes a lot mischief. June 21, 1936 Adams Center, N.Y. Hello Honey, It is nearly 9:00 p.m. and this Read More …

June 13-20, 1936

Dave and Ruth consider if or when they should marry. Jennie showed some improvement, but a new doctor they visit gave a grim diagnosis. Bill writes that he will stay on his current job instead of coming home. Ruth gets a lot of help from Read More …

June 8-11, 1936

Dave and Frances have returned from Adams Center with Lydia. Everyone is on board with Dave and Ruth getting married; Janie and Percy are especially supportive. Jennie continues to be in delicate health, so Bill writes that he will return within a week or so Read More …