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My dearest Leatha,
I must get this love note off to
you right away for I love you so & think so much
of you, and I know you will be looking when
the mail man comes. There have been so
many coming this way that you have been ... and Summary:
Elmer to Leatha, 1933 Jun 28, North China Sanitarium and Hospital, Kalgan, Chahar, China. 4 pp. -- Expresses how much he loves her and thinks so much of her. Speaks of Orel and Mrs Matlsev preparing to leave. Had to go visit General Tang [or Feng] to get a ...
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Elmer to parents. 1933 Jul 1, Kalgan, China. ALS, 7 pp. -- Comments about how long it has taken him to write, receiving letters and packages, excited to hear about Harold’s graduation and then going to Loma Linda [presumably the College of Medical Evangelists]. Speaks of being so weary ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, China
July 1, 1933
Dear folks,
The last time that I waited so long
before writing to you I determined to be a better and
write oftener, but here I find it is three weeks
again since I wrote last. I received Dad’s good
letter several weeks ago, ...
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Sabbath Afternoon
May 27, 1933
Dear ones,
This week we have been especially
Cheered by the many letters that we have received
from home, altho the foreign mail arrived later
than usual yesterday a letter from Dad, one
from father Wenke, & one from Randal Wenke.
Today, along comes ... and Summary:
Elmer to family. 1933 May 27, Sabbath afternoon. ALS, 4 pp. -- Mentions receiving many letters from home – from Dad, Father Wenke, Randal Wenke, and Mother. Remarks how he wishes his parents’ trip had brought them by China, as they could have had a lovely visit. Talks about ...
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Elmer to folks at home. 1933 May 20, Kalgan, China. AL, 6 pp. -- Expresses his interest in his brother Harold’s medical school plans – should be on his way soon to Loma Linda. Inquires whether Lawrence will be going there as well. The weather is cold; he has ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, China
May 20, 1933
Dear folks at home,
Your letters came a week ago,
and tonight I came to my senses when I figured
up that it has been a month since I last wrote
to you. I guess that is the longest that I have
ever neglected ...
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Summary: Elmer to father. 1931 October 16, Kalgan, China. TLS, 3 pp.
‐‐ Apologizes for not writing sooner. Enjoys the personal letters between
the two of them, feeling it draws them closer together. Mentions that the
American consul‐general and his assistant from Paotau visited and were
very appreciative of their ...
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Peiping, China
April 19, 1931
Dear Daddy and all,
I have intended writing
before this, as is my failing, but I have
really been extremely busy with scarcely
time to carry out my every day program.
Two weeks ago we had the vacation
period, when we had the opportunity ... and Summary: Elmer to father and family. 1931 April 19, Peiping, China. ALS, 8 pp. plus envelope. lmer to father and family. 1931 April 19, Peiping, China. ALS, 8 pp. plus
envelope.
‐‐ Speaks of being extremely busy, going to Tientsin to buy a piano,
accompanying Elder [George J.] Appel and ...
