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My dear: Your card was received. Jack has everything he needs, overcoat and underwear, etc. He did not have a wearable stitch when I got him except Helen's nightgown and, before I left Los Angeles, I got him a complete new outfit and had the old clothes done up in a bundle. He did not have wear any heavy drawers when he left there that you speak of; he had a light flimsy pair in holes which I left in L A. I had forgotten the wash suits he brot (brought), but those he says he will not wear and I don't want to make him wear something that other boys of his age do not, so if you want them, we will return to you; but they could be made good use of here by someone, I am sure. Of course, you have so much to do and, in the excitement, you forgot what he did take. He says he went barefooted in the heavy frost so I am sure you do not need to worry about his not having clothes, for now he has everything he needs. For ten days after he came, he had running sores on his feet so that he could scarcely wear his shoes. I had to dig out splinters and sand that had partly healed up and then became running sores, bathed them in hot water, did them up in peroxide and cotten, but they are all fine now. He is getting to be a boy to be proud of, his little bent shoulders are straightening up and he holds his head up so well and looks one in the eye, and he looks just as much like Jack Miner at 4 years now, as possible. He has Christian Science-Love to thank for this wonderful change in so short a time, for I felt he was almost hopeless when I saw him, and even you would have to take a hard, second look to be sure it was the same boy. He is living with me now in a steam heated room and you may be sure he is kept warm. I really wish you could see him. He looks so good. That was a remarkable demonstration of what Science can do, but there remains a lot to be done yet, but of the outcome, we are sure. We will probably move to Berkeley soon, as I think it will be better all around. He did not like the boarding school so well the last week, that is staying at the school; but he likes it fine now, this way, and he seems to be getting along faster too. His teachers are all Scientists and they are giving him special attention. Last night, I went up to get him a satchel for his books and lunch, and then we went up to another floor where they had a play room for children, a circus, sliding boards and teeters. His eyes did some sparkling for a half hour, you may believe. I must hasten as I am very busy today. Love, KMH

My dear: During the 3 wks vacation, we are living with Jack's teacher and will continue to live in Berkeley, just where we do not know yet, but will probably get our dinner with Mrs. Watson all the time. Jack is extremely busy these days, otherwise, I would enclose a letter from him. As soon as I can get him to write, will do so. Mrs. Watson is going to coach him for the fourth grade which he will enter the next term after Christmas. Mrs. W. thinks him a remarkably intelligent child, but there has been lots of hard work, and people have said that you ought to be compelled to give him an education and put him in the proper schools where he could unlearn what has been done, so you have much to be thankful for this Christmas. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, we are with love, Katie and Jack 2635 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, Cal We understood, sometime ago, that you had moved to Santa Ana, but presume this will reach you all right. Mrs. Watson is giving Jack music lessons and, with his skates, coaster and playmates, he is the busiest boy in town.

My address is now 715 Bush Street, not 595 Market St. Jack wrote you last night but, I rather think the env was added to Los Nietos, so you can have it looked up if you don't get it soon.