MODERN NOTE - This letter is to Mrs. Anna Hay from her daughter-in-law Mary - who was the wife of her son Dr. George Hay. It looks like Anna was visiting her sister in Philly at the time. George and Mary are now living at the Valley Pike address after getting married.
May 17th, 1913
Dear Mother,
The days rustle by so fast we can scarcely believe this is another Saturday.
The other day Mrs. and Miss Murdock called to see you. They came in a beautiful Packard and told me to tell you they were going away and wanted to see you before going—I did not ask where they were going of course. Another day Mrs. Harry Hay and her daughters called—all dressed in their best, and I was up to my ears in work—dirty work at that—I guess they thought I was a nice clean (?) looking bride.
We have had so much rainy cold weather that I have not your geraniums in yet but the lawn looks lovely and the (canna??) are up and the clematis is all in very good condition. The ginger snaps you made are still being enjoyed! I verily believe I ate a whole can myself! They are so good. You certainly were thoughtful to lay in such a supply of things for I must admit I didn't.
In fact everything in the house was lovely and showed work and thought. I am crazy about the upstairs curtains. They are as sweet as can be. We have shifted some things and changed other to make room for 6 barrel loads of stuff and dear know how many boxes but if you want anything back where it was it will be easy enough to change back again.
Freida and Aunt Gertrude run in almost everyday—they certainly are attentive and interested. Really they have been lovely to me. Nell Marshall came one day and Bess Suppes very often. Did I tell you Mrs. Lee sent us a lovely picture? And Mrs. Kuhn just sent a silver cheese scoop. Mrs. Mowrey (?) was here yesterday but is not coming till week after week as the wash is so comparatively small. I wish she would get things cleaner, what can I do about it. Give my love to all the family at Woodlyn.
And believe me always lovingly Mary--
(MODERN NOTE- On the side part) -- George is well and is busy reading just know.
PS: After letter was sealed we realized you had a birthday on Wednesday! Many many happy returns and please try to imagine this letter and these wishes arrived on the 14th.
Yours affectionately,
Mary
(MODERN NOTE - THE PS continues - but this time from Anna's son Dr. George Hay)
My Dear Mother,
We have been so busy that time has no meaning to it and actually I have not been able to read all the papers, which you know is one my greatest pleasures.
You will forgive us this forgetfulness under the circumstances and believe us when I say that we wish you a very very happy birthday and many, many of them in years of good health to enjoy those peaceful days of a good natured and helpful life.
Herman and Anna Baumer a new baby boy of 8 1/4lbs. Born last Sunday morning May 11th. (MODERN NOTE - I looked this up in the records and I don't believe the baby lived long.)
Freda is still busy with the house and has quite a few troubles in having her ideas carried out. She is now picking out her wall papers and they are excavating to lay the sidewalks, etc.
Aunt Gertrude has been over to see us a number of times and Bess S. keeps us supplied with flowers. Mary is very happy and I feel quite domesticated by this time. We send love to all and best of wishes.
Geo.
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