239 N. Fulton Ave.
Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Tuesday morningDear Sis,
The things arrived at 6.30 this morning - and I had to dive into some clothes to receive them. So far I've looked them over they seem to have been well handled, with fewer mars and scratches than usual to movers. The barrel I've unpacked and all the breakables are as whole as when packed. I'm getting quite a "swelled head" about packing such things. The kitchen chair is not in good order but I can't swear that the top piece of the back wasn't loose when it started. I haven't uncovered the big table yet.
Madeline came back yesterday afternoon. Ruth's cough is nearly gone, Allan's is better, and I think I am not so tired this morning. Anyhow, I shall not have to wash dishes to-day[.]
I think now that I won't try to come up for the car until the twenty-second to drive down the twenty-third. There will be a better chance of its being warmer then, Cooley will be more certain to have the car finished, and Margaret will leave time to get her appointment made with Dr. Timme. Unless some chance made it more desirable for her to see the doctor this week we shall leave it until next week.
I should think my package would be safe in your safe until I do come. Then I don't know whether I want to have all that value in my possession for the drive down but if it is best to ship it by registered mail I'll see to it when there myself so you won't have to bother.
I'm glad the tulips were acceptable. We had intended that you have an Easter lilly [sic] but being so delayed we were not able to manage it so thought of sending this as we were leaving. I hoped I selected some that were only beginning to come out so they would last.
Love to you both
from Vergie [wife of Margaret's brother Allan]