Correspondence (incoming): begging letters, K

[same as page 20 of this section]

[same as page 17 of this section]

[same as page 18 of this section]

from you at any time as I should so so much like to gain the friendship of some one that could make my life brighter in the knowledge that I had a friend able and willing to care for me I would be happy I use pencle [sic] and unruled paper on account of my eyesight.

Yours Very Sincerely Warren Ketcham Box 63

My description is curly dark own hair. Large pretty brown eyes (perfect in appearance) Weight 145 lbs. Height 5ft 6in Age 27 American

My inability of ever being able to support a wife will forever prevent me from marrying as I should never be happy were compelled to see the woman of my choice suffer for the very neccessaries I { ?} and be unable to supply

[same as page 24 of this section]