Letter written by Georgina Broeker - Harris County Texas John Hendry 13 May 2001 ************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ************************************************************************** Transcript of a letter from Georgina Broeker, the married daughter of Henry E. MacDonald of Houston, Texas, to her Uncle Roderick in Melbourne, Australia. Houston Heights. Texas, May 10, 1907 Mr. Roderick MacDonald, Melbourne, Australia. Dear Uncle Roderick: It has been a long time since you have heard from us and I am sure you must think very hard of father for not writing. But father has delayed writing from week to week saying that as soon as he could get his mind together he would write to you. As the weeks rolled by and "he still could not get his mind together to write”, as he expressed it, it made me feel sad to think you were waiting for a letter and none came. So I decided to write myself, if it were but a few lines to let you know how we are getting on. We received the papers you kindly sent us and they are highly appreciated I assure you. Father enjoys reading them so much. It certainly was a surprise to learn of Cousin Urquhart’s marriage. Their pictures were fine, and they are certainly a handsome looking couple. We extend to them the wish that they may live to see many years of joy and happiness together. About two months ago father was laid up with a very sore limb. He hurt it while at work and for a while the doctors thought, they would have to amputate the limb just above the knee. But mother gave him such careful attention that he recovered and in six weeks was able to go back to work again. He is suffering very much now with one of his knees from rheumatism. Mother is not in the best of health, complaining all the time. I am enjoying better health now than I have in years. My little boy, George, is a fine big fellow of eight years. He also enjoys the best of health and is as bright as he can be. He began school last September and (Page 2) made a grade by January, and now his teacher tells me this morning that she thinks he will make another one by June. Father thinks there is no one like him. Being the only child in the family, it is a wonder that he is not a spoilt child, but taking every thing into consideration, he is very good. I received a letter from Cousin Margaret about six weeks ago, and at that time she was well. She mentioned in her letter that perhaps in the near future you may live near us. We rejoice to hear of it. We certainly would be glad to know that in the future you will be nearer us than you are now. Father mailed you a paper the other day, and hope you will receive it about the same time you receive this letter. Will now conclude for this time. Let us hear from you soon. All join in sending love and wishing to be remembered. Trusting to hear from you soon, I am, Your affectionate niece, Georgiannna Broecker 835 Courtland St., Houston Heights, Texas