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all. Sadie gave me a bountiful
gold mounted umbrella with
my initials on
it and a pair of kid gloves,
some kerchiefs and cologne.
To her Ma, a nice silk hankerchief
with my initial and,
so you see, I done better than
expected to. X-mas was my
day off and I enjoyed it very
much. Today, I am on duty.
Will be off on Friday again.
Ma and Jennie were well, Sunday,
when I was at home. I am
well and fat. Don't get many fires?

Edith, I hope you have
been remembered with
X-mas presents as
well as you did us
by some kindhearted
friends. But don't
think we have forgotten
you, for we haven't by
any means. I hope someday
to be more able to remember
you with tokens than now.
I guess it must have been K.
that sent you that package,
for it wasn't us. I haven't
seen Katie for a long time but
I hear that she is dressing lovely.
Edith, I must close and go to bed.
Hoping you had a merry X-mas and wishing
with a Happy New Year! And many thanks
for the presents from Sadie and I both.
As ever your loving Broe,
Archie.