This is a pretty long post, but I hope you find it interesting.

The following finding was fascinating to me. I found a hand-written letter while going through some of my father’s belongings. I'm pretty sure it was written by Louise E. Caperton, wife of William Walter Caperton. I believe William Walter Caperton is the son of Milton Thompson Caperton but I haven't confirmed this. Also, other than an obituary from 1911, I can't find any info on Louise E. Caperton. I'd love for someone to help me fill in the blanks.

The letter mentions almost all of my grandfather’s brothers and sisters: Claud, Lem, Pearl, Mae and Arthur. My grandfather, Sam Camp Scruggs, and other children including his brothers Berry and Jesse aren’t mentioned. I’ve typed it as it was written, including misspellings.

The envelope is addressed to:
Mrs. Jeffie Scruggs
R1, Box 19
Aquilla, Tex.

The postmark is very clear and reads Mar 5, 1909 at 7:30 PM from Dallas, Tex.


Dallas Mar 4th 1909

Dear Children,

(Page 1)Your letter came some time ago, found all well. Can’t say how long we all will stay that way. Not long for Willie. We are now fixing the yards. Have now some pretty flowers. She has bought several rose bushes and different kinds of bulbs and vines. Quilt (?) arrived all right. Many thanks untill better paid you can’t work for nothing.
(Page 2) You need not been in such a hurry, it made me feel bad, it was the last sewing pour Mary did. Well I have first lead (?) of the Galla (?) day in Washington, old Taft taken his seat-wish it had broke down with him. If my mother had lived she would of been one hundred years old today. I am her ninth child and will be 72 in August.
Well Mae guess you all have
(Page 3) have your cards by now. Well the legislature made Dallas a visit. Dallas shure did did her best of it. Was on short order. I can’t brag on some of their looks, or even looking like law makers. Pretty (illegible - looks like “gaun”). Claud, if I can get in quilt piecing notion again will make your promised quilt. Think I have scraps for Lems, if not will buy some more. I know where to get them, a calico dress maker
(Page 4) lives close by. She gives me a bundle occasionally. Well I have nothing to write of interest. Will close. Pearl why can’t you write some. I have heard of you traveling around some. How are you and Tom getting on. Babie 8 (?) would crie and make them let me go to school, Aurther you must learn fast who knows you may make a quiet (?) man some day. Though, I may not be here.
(Page 5) All be good, write soon. Will answer Ida’s letter and to bed. Willie Walter from (?) me in love to all.
Bye Bye.
From,
Mamaw

155, Gaston Ave
Dallas, Tex.