Letter: A.C. Needles to John C. Bentley, July 9, 1907

A. C. Needles
Roanoke, Virginia

July 9th 1907.

My dear John:

The Mrs. and myself were very glad to be
asked to be present at the twenty fifth anniversary
of your wedding and we both regret that we cannot
attend on account of having to take the kids to
Atlantic City. I assure you if it were not for
this I at least would make it a point to be there.

I recall very well when your marriage took
place and what a sad and tearful event it was for me.
I think I can say without playing the roll of flattery
that when you lock around you end see what you
yourself have accomplished, and the love and happiness
that has come from the marriage, and the blessings
that have followed in the way of children, I
think you ought to feel very proud; and while generally
speaking prior to your marriage you were a pretty
good man, I think the credit for all the blessings
and all the goodness that has come to you in
the last twenty-five years should be given to the
good wife, and I am sorry that I cannot be present
to drink the health of you and yours.

With love and best wishes for all believe
me,

Very truly yours
A. C. Needles .

Mr. John C. Bentley,
Sandy Spring, Montgomery Co.,
Maryland.