Athol. Friday noon [May 15, 1903]Dear Lucy
Your mother, Cousin L and I came up on business this morning. The out come of our united efforts, aided by two milliners will be sent you by express this afternoon, we hope it will meet your approval. When you come home you can select one for your best: Your mother and I think you need two hats - and we thought this would do for the first one.
Dont wear it too far front. We think it very pretty & stylish_ I think you can pin it on through the band underneath_ We hope you will get it by to-morrow sure_
With love from all
Aunt C.Be sure and tell us how you like it_ Your mother says wear it all you need for it will bear it