August 8, 1903
My dear Miss Richardson:
I thank you for your promptness in answering my questions about the mother. I had some thought of going to Colorado on the excursion. August 1; but since I preferred Northern Michigan, I abandoned the project when I heard that your mother was so delightful.
I was surprised and delighted to receive the picture. I had not hoped you would have it and to send so soon. It was very good indeed, it not only looks like you, but it seems to have something of your personality about it. I am very glad indeed to have it. Unfortunately, I haven’t one equally good to send you. The one I shall offer in exchange was taken about two weeks before I visited Bay View in 1900. I will not mail this to you, but will bring it to you, as I hope to be in Bay View Monday or Tuesday, to stay for several days. Should I change my plans, I will send the photo soon.
I met Mr. Freeman yesterday, and he told me he had eight places “on the hill”. He was going down state about on the half-run, so I didn’t get particulars. State Street, by the way, is all torn up, and when you see it again, it will have a beautiful smooth asphalt pavement, like that of Huron Street.
You should not be so sensitive about your style. Your last letter was a grin, if I may say so – admirably clear and clear cut.
Yours sincerely
Edward B. Charles
August 8
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