by Jack Purdum

Dear Lucy,

                      I am indeed very happy. I am happy for you that you have found your heart’s desire. Prairie and Sierra are fine and so is your new father, Clyde Claymore. I am now Mrs. Claymore. So you have stayed in Lucky diggins, and have changed your name back to California.

                     I bet you wish that Gram and Grandpop are with you. I know how much you miss them. Butte I bet is very happy with the 51st word for liquor. I really miss you too.

                    I wish I could be with you and Butte and that would be my heart’s desire. I miss you all to much.

 Love, Mama