(seq. 89)

Finally, J. Rice has promised to write to the head man
in Rockford. She will write this week and then we will know in
a short time just what if anything is being done.

She visited me yesterday Sat. 25th and we had a
full coverage talk about all things connected with our lives.
She left some mighty good ice cream and blackberry pie. We
agreed that I must be gotten out of here without further delay.

Mrs. Thompson is due at Hill Top for a vacation. I
hope you have a nice rest and a good time. Sure
do wish I could be on hand to share it with you. I could
supply wood for baking the best pies in the world, proviing
I received an extra helping between meals!

The account you gave of your Negro parole board chair-
man was very interesting. He seems well qualified.

How is your dear mother these days? I'll bet she is getting
better all the time. Please give her my love and good wishes.

You took care of my birthday very nicely. Perhaps
it is strange but you represent the family atmosphere that
I have always wanted. Can you understand what I mean?

I hope + pray your mother's condition will very soon
permit you to pay me a visit. We need to talk bad
and winter will soon be here shutting us off.

I have an idea relatives are taking your time,
as this is Sunday PM and no letter from you. I look for-
ward with great pleasure to receive your weekly letter and
when it doesn't come (on very rare occasions) I feel sort of beat out.

Now it is Monday am. and I must get this off to you

I send my very best wishes to you and your other.
Take good care of yourself. Yours ever-

Russell McWilliams 5661-E