Henderson, Texas
December 14, 1949

Dearest Baby & Charley
I received your letter, very proud to hear from you all, and all are well. We are all well and fine. Sister has gone to needle craft. It is cold and misting rain. I am staying in, all we do is sleep and eat in this bad weather. Ethel does all the cooking and it is fine these cold mornings to just get up to a hot breakfast.

I am proud of Pat, I believe he will preach someday. I wish I could see Robert C and little Sue. I can see Robert laughing trying to walk. I am sure Sue is pretty and sweet. I havenít heard from your brother lately. I have been reading in the Dallas News about the dedication of the Masonic Grand Lodge. I noted your brother is to make the welcome address. I wish I could see him. It sure is a big thing for Waco. Lena says she is coming to see us in January. She said all are well.

Write when you can. Sister joins me in lots of love. Kiss those sweet babies for Papo.

You are the sweetest baby on this earth to me.
Dad

Excuse this scratched up letter, I canít see