Nelson, Pa.
Dec. 20, 1955
My dear cousin,
A long time since I heard from you. I am very sorry and a shame to think I haven written long before this. Well Blanche1 I have three more grandchildren since I wrote you last York has a girl that came in July Royce has a boy that came in September and Georgiannna has a boy that came October.
How is the weather down your way? this will be a cold night here we had a hot dry summer. I was sick for about three months. I was taken in July Just as soon as I got to feel better I would have a nother sick spell, but I am feeling better now.
How is Earl2 and Georgianna3; did Georgianna get out to see you last summer! father and mother are over to Maynard7 for the winter and Uncle Hollis4 is down to Addison5 staying with Louise6. I am coming down one of the days to see you.
Helen8 is here she come three weeks to-morrow. I don't know why she won't stay with her children.
This is where I left off last night so I will add a few more lines it sure cold here this morning.
Well dear I often think of you and wish I could drop in every now and then. after Helen is here a week I don't know rather I am on foot or horse back she sure get me. Well I guess I has better say salong for now and write you after Xmas. with lots of love, and Merry Christmas
1. Nina Blanche Raymond, b. 1884 in Williamsport, PA; d. 1971 in Montour Falls, Schuyler Co., NY. Daughter of Mary OAKDEN Raymond (1863 - 1959), Doda's aunt.
2. Earl Raymond, b. 1886 in NY, d. 1972 in Elmira, NY, Blanche's brother.
3. Hollis Georgianna RAYMOND Niles, b. 1902 in NY, d. 1883 in East Cleveland, OH, Blanche's sister.
4. Hollis Oakden,(1869 - 1960), Blanche's & Doda's uncle.
5. Addison, Steuben Co., NY.
6. Probably Louise OAKDEN Llewellyn (1909 - 1980), Doda's sister.
7. Probably Maynard A Oakden (1907 - 1994), Doda's brother.
8. Probably Doda's sister, Helen OAKDEN Schoonover, (ca 1910 - 1992).
Transcribed by Wm. Thompson, Sept. 8, 2017
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