P.O. Greenwich Village, Mass.
R.F.D. No. 1.
Prescott Mass
Nov. 3, 1907.Dear Miss Baker:-
I received your letter quite a little time ago and I intended to answer it right away but neglected to.
I have been pretty busy with my work and cares.
I am also sorry that you had to lose your mother. It makes a big difference doesn't it.
I have had to give up the idea of working in the shop as I have all I can do here at home.
I have tried to do the best I could because I think everything of my father and the children.
We are all pretty well and I hope you are the same.
Are you teaching school any where now? I wish I were a school girl back in dear Old New Salem with you for a teacher and friend the same as it used to be.
I am glad you wrote to me and hope you will write again I must close now with much love.
Your Friend
Mary Shaw