Letter from Margaret Johanna Thompson - January 18, 1906 Orleans Parish
Submitted by:  Linda Barwick
Source:  Linda Barwick's Personal Archives

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My dear Cousin Elvin,

I can't tell you how very much pleased I was to receive a letter from
you. My trip to Nassau was delayed owing to the yellow fever in New
Orleans all was quarantined. David Millard brought me your letter as
soon as I arrived in Nassau and I assure you dear Cousin I was more
than delighted. Papa was also very glad and proud to receive a letter
from you.

I do wish you were here. Nassau is a perfect "paradise". I have not had
One dull moment since my arrival here. All your relations here are very
well and send fondest love to you and all.

I came by way of Key West to Nassau and I had the pleasure of meeting
Your mother and two step-brothers. Your mother was very well except her
eyes are failing her very much. Walter is unmarried; he keeps his dear 
old mother. Robert is married to a very sweet girl named Agnes. They
live like two doves. Your mother asked me when I wrote to you to give
her love to you and your family and she says for you to be sure to
write. Her address Mrs Pinder, Davison Street, Key West, Florida.

Papa and Mamma send fondest love to you and your family. Papa has three
daughters and five sons. We are all grown up. Mamma's trouble of
children is almost over. The boys according to ages are Benjamin - 28
years, Samuel - 20, George - 18, Charles -17, Walter - 15, and the
girls are Maria - 29 years, Katherine - 25, Margaret J - 21.

None of the boys are married but my two sisters have been married a
Number of years. Maria is married to Dr Henry G. Patterson of
Philadelphia and Katherine is married to Captain Theodore Smith of New
Orleans. Papa's whole family is real well and we are all happy and we
are thankful to God for both. Maria has one little baby girl called
Isabella Innes Patterson and Katherine has three daughters Dorothea
Thompson Smith, Katherine, Theodora. The four baby girls dear Cousin
Elvin are the sweetest little things on earth.

Papa says to tell you he doubts of being able to discover any clues to
Your father's relatives.

Your brother Charlie Millard sends his love to you. Cousin Elvin, when
Your write David again tease him about a girl called Pearl. Uncle John
says he will write next steamer. Give your dear wife and children my
dearest love. I will send my photo the beginning of next week; it might
reach you on the same mail as the letter. I will also write Maud in the
mail I send the photo. Trusting that God will bless you and bestow his
belssing on your family, with best wishes for a very Happy New Year and
hoping to hear real soon from you.

With love all around. Lovingly Joey.

January 18 - 1906.
Miss Margaret J. Thompson, Nassau, N.P., Bahamas, Box 285