Copyright 2016, Roxanne Shirazi.
Letters reproduced by courtesy of the Willis M. Hawley and P.M. Suski estates. Information contained in this document is provided for non-commercial, personal, or research use only. All other use, including but not limited to commercial or scholarly reproductions, redistribution, or publication, without prior written permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited.
In this letter, Mr. Hawley provides updates on the leasing of Dr. Suski's house, his personal visits, and other purchase transactions.
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Glad to get your card, and to know that the accommodations aren't too bad. Had a card from
Leased your house to the
Spent all afternoon Monday burning trash and sweeping the walls down. The pastor wanted me to have the living room walls re-decorated but they weren't bad enough for that so I refused. Cut the grass and watered also.
Will take the money to the bank as soon as I'm sure the check is OK. I'll hold out a little to pay the water bill. Will deduct a dollar a month from the car payment to cover my trouble, if OK with you.
Nothing new in the typewriter business.
They were up Mon. nite and so was
Saw two swords today, one signed Noshiu - Kanetomo the other unsigned. Blades rusty, no scabbards, handles shot but may be old. (600) Won't buy unless I can get them very cheap. What is that 3rd character in the town name? And what town? Can't find it on a modern map.
Can a
Well, I guess I'll hit the hay. Don't do anything I wouldn't do! Let me know when I can come visiting.