Dear Lucy,

I am happy to hear that you stayed in Lucky Diggens and found your hearts desire as a librarian.  I know you will be a successful librarian.  I hope you get more books so your library will get bigger. I know pa would have been proud of you.

I miss you and Lucky Diggens. I hope that someday I will be able to visit you or you will visit me.  I wish that Butte and Pa and baby Golden were here, but I am glad that Prairie, Sierra, and you are happy.  Prairie, Sierra, Brother Claymore and I are doing well. Our house is still being built so if you can, please send a little bit of money.  It’s sad that so many people have moved. I especially wish that while I am far away, you remember that your family will always be here for you.

                                                     Love,

                                                                                              Mama