Emma to Joe, 30 May 1919
Maple Lane Farm Hampton R.R. 1 30th May 1919 My Dear Son, Your letter has been delayed this time because I have had several unexpected ones to write. Have you heard, I wonder, of Bill McMillan's death? It occurred 23d of pneumonia (flu, I guess) after three week's illness. I am anxious to hear from Espanola again. They escaped so wonderfully when nearly everyone else had the "flu" in the Winter. I got a letter from "Gramp Aylie" just a few days ago. It was pretty shaky but he is keeping remarkably well. He hopes to visit us again this Summer and my! Joe, if you can get down to see them this year they will be tickled. Bertha spoke so often last summer of their disappointment at not seeing you. We are looking for Gramp Chant next week - did I tell you before? He wants to attend Conference which is at Whitby this year - and as it begins 18th June - he will be coming soon. Things are looking lovely around here now - though it has been a "la...