Many Happy Days

H.S. Hazelgreen was in out Cincinnati in October of 1902 — supervising railroad construction work, I suppose. He wrote a letter to his little daughter Elna, at home in Lake Station, that probably reached her in time for her eighth birthday on October 24.


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Cincinnati Sta L Ohio Oct 22th 1902

The Lord Bless you

My Darling little Elna —

I here with congratulet you on your 8st Birthday and wish you many happe days and a good helt. You know when wi have a good helt wi injoi the life. I am glad that I can tell you I and the boys your loving brothers are all in a good helt. Be kinde to tell sweet Mamma that I am ever so much tank full for her sweet Letter, it cheer me up so mutch. I must stop now for I am bissy but my best love to you, Mamma, Esther, Clara. Kiss them all for me. Your Loving Father H.S. Hazelgreen

(I added a little punctuation for clarity.)