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Title
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Envelope 22-3
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Type
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Description
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The 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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Language
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Chinese
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Publisher
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Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
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Rights Holder
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Copyright of The Los Angeles County Arboretum. Used with permission.
Envelope 22-3