CAMPBELL COUSINS CORRESPONDENCE
211 ‑ 10th St.,
N.E.,
Washington, D.C.,
October 2, 1923.
Dear Cousins:
I
realize I am a very poor substitute to represent my
husband in this Campbell Cousins Correspondence. I fully
appreciate the kindness extended to me, and with the help of my
daughters, we may be able to add our bit to the wonderful work
which is so well under way. Cousin
Will has used much of his time, energy and money to make a
success of it. We appreciate the idea of an extension of time and
membership, also the two letters a year. Now "lest we forget", let
us all be prompt, and give no cause of worry to the ones who have
the responsibility.
With
my family, we had a wonderful trip this summer. The last day of
June we started by motor from our home in Washington for Tioga,
Steuben and Chemung Counties, where we enjoyed seeing many of our
friends and relatives, calling on or visiting all we could reach. I
remained some weeks after the family returned home. I think I saw
some member or members of all the Campbell Cousins' families. I was
fortunate in being able to attend the Campbell Reunion at Nelson
where we have met for so many years. There were many present from
other branches of the family as well as our own. Those who were
young when we first organized are now on the down hill side of
life. Mr.
David Kemp was there; he is, I think, the only living one to
represent Mother Bosard's
generation.
In regard to the folder of
letters, we were wondering what it would be. From the kind messages
our Secretary sent us, we anticipated something interesting, as
anything he attempts is far from a failure. When the package came
we could hardly wait until it was opened. We were greatly, pleased
and surprised to find such a beautiful book (all our own) with many
interesting letters,‑ some from those with whom we have mingled for
many years, others we seldom see, and some we have never known.
Those letters are reminders of past years, which bring sad as well
as joyful thoughts.
One thing we had to regret on our trip, was that
we missed Cousin Will Selph and family all the way through Tioga
County; being there about the same time, we thought we would surely
see them.
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(Eleanor Campbell
Family)
We are anxious to receive the next letters, hoping to see many
pictures of the representatives of the Campbell
Cousins.
I had anticipated attending the annual gathering at Mansfield, but circumstances were such that it seemed best for me to return home, so this letter leaves me settled for a time with my family. Hoping that another year we may see you all,
Sincerely yours
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(Eleanor Campbell
Family)