Lem Kay Collection
Item set
- Title
- Lem Kay Collection
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- Text
- Publisher
- Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
- Rights Holder
- Copyright of The Los Angeles County Arboretum. Used with permission.
Items
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Envelope 22-3The letter show the little boy. You know the old time, the pork meat, three portions take home. I wish you understand now. We are teaching Chun Ji to read a poem but have no money for his education and food. So I am letting you know, help me. March and April, two months, send the money here for food and education. If you don't have money and don't pay me, don't think about going back. Please don't listen to other people talking. The day before yesterday, go to the De Zun home to asked the people for some money. They didn't want to pay back. I want to take the money back, please give me the money. They for the marriage, I have no money in my hands. I went to the house to ask for the money, but they didn't give it to me. Your father-in-law came home from San Francisco. We are many years friend so he donated so fee for the marriage. I have no money to ask you to come back. They refuse the daughter to marry your son. A couple of days ago, you were in your in-law's house begging for some money, give you 4 ounces of silver, please give me money so you can have a wedding. I am sick at home, whatever money you have, please give to us. The day before yesterday, I asked your father-in-law for money for April expense. You have to give me some money for the wedding. Mother is sick at home. Mark how much is for the wedding and how much is for mother. Mother Soo Hoo Xie Mid-February Chong Hua Ji, Tian Xin recieved
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Envelope 24-7De Ji, Dear brother, my father and I, old age but very happy and peacefully. Yesterday, I went home, mother and I had a good talk. The problem is we don't have enough food, no reserves. What can I do? I looked at her living is very light. I gave her a couple of grains of rice. So brother, since you are away from here, please try to save money and send here. I am not joking, it is a serious situation. We are so close, that is why I open my mouth to let you know. Respectively, Ge Qing Tian Port
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Envelope 25-7 TSpecial note I have arrived at my youngest son's home. Chun sister in law's property is at Yeung Go Chong. It has not been returned in a long time. Ever since Yang Gu Chang has died, the money has not been returned. Chun sister in law does not want anyone to owe her money. She wants to get the money back with interest. When you see this note immediately return the money. Most importantly, the deadline is September or October. If it is late, it will be very hard to explain. Sister in law gossips a lot. When you see this note, please return the money so we can avoid complications.
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Envelope 22-1 TTo Lem De Kay, younger son From: Mother Situ