Dear Lucy

I am sorry to hear Lucky Diggins is not working out for you. I will always address you as Lucy and am happy you are writing me. I think some of the miners might be nice to you and some of them might be mean. I am sorry for mama’s worries, the miners attitudes, and pa.

I am very proud of you. When you start lose faith remember that I have faith in you. I believe  that you will receive tho letter and  the many more that will fill up that herring tub you have in your room.

sincerely,

Grandpoppie Bennie

PS: I’m glad your doing your moms cooking, i’m not sure that you’d want the boarders eating that………except maybe Mr. Coogan!