While transcribing these last few letters I keep imagining the experiences of driving and camping in those days. They were probably driving a Model T Ford. Many areas were just then getting the first paved roads. Automobile camping was a very new thing and here they were, in the middle of it. While she isn't enjoying the tedium of setting up and tearing down continually, Edy likely enjoyed the trip.
Addressed to:
Mr. G. Rayson Brown.
1468 E 67th St.,
Chicago,
Illinois.
No return address.
Transcription:
Grand Island, Nebr.
June, 10 - 1922.
Dear Rayson:
This is a great country, all along the road the wild roses grow beautifully and also other wild flowers. We spent the night here and the wind was so strong it nearly blew us away.
I am enclosing the pictures we had taken in Columbus. They had a circus there yesterday. I think the pictures are fairly good considering.
This life is not what it is cracked up to be. We are forever putting up tents and then taking them down again. Will be glad when its over.
There was a special train went through here this morning and they had a steam calliope aboard. I was wondering if it could be they were Masons headed west.
Well dearest this isn't much of a letter but the best we can do. There isn't any news. Will write again soon.
With all my love I am as always,
Lovingly yours
Edythe.
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