Willett Smith to his mother, 1906-04-20

San Francisco

Dear Folks

Big earthquake here everything in ruins. Hundreds killed & injured. Thousands without homes. I lost everything but what I have got on my back. I got out lucky was not hurt. Got money but cant buy anything to eat I have only had 1 cup coffee since yesterday morn

I can't get out of town

Willett

Don't write till you hear from me again