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July 9, 1927

Sat. Night. At the P.O.
About 8 o’clock.

My Dear Little Girl,

Did not come down town until tonight. Waited until I received your letter to write. We didn’t get the mail this noon and I knew that I had one down here.

July 9, 1927

July 9, 1927

I spent the afternoon working. I was the only one at the Lab. Some of the supplies came today so I made up a few stains and fixers. Have some chemicals and glassware to come yet.

Phoned Mr. Diffey twice today. He expected a telegram on the loan at any time but had not gotten it this PM. We have three days grace and I guess it will come through by Monday.

I have no news, Dear. It’s the same old story, I love you so. Am getting mighty anxious to see you. Hope it won’t be so long before I can see you. I love you with all my heart.

Your
Walter.

July 8, 1927

Friday the 8th – Lab.

My Dear Sweetheart,

Was down town this noon but did not post a letter to you then. Mr. Diffey said that he had not heard from my application for the loan, but that he expected a wire this P.M. The President of the Company had been away and just returned yesterday. Will phone him tomorrow morning as the loan is due tomorrow. Will be mighty glad if it goes through OK.

July 8, 1927

July 8, 1927

Bish sold his house last night. Mrs. B said they had to cut more on their price and they are getting just about what they put into it. Bish did not want to sell, but she did. She says that they are going to buy a lot in the very best residential section for the next house they build. I think they did well to get their money out. Don’t know what it sold for. They sold only 50 ft of the lot. This would seem to be a step in his moving to Washington. Don’t know when they give possession but no doubt it will be soon.

It has been hot here for the past few days, but the sleeping porch is fine for sleeping. I believe it is cooler than the Apt at Miller’s Court.

Have given the car the blue coat. Will give the black one this evening.

Had a card from Alvis, Little Rock. He expects to return to Dallas today. Will soon leave on another trip.

Should get the advance check in a few days. Will need part of it for a renewal fee of the loan. Don’t know when I can come to Uvalde but I want to come as soon as possible.

I love you Dear and I certainly do miss you.

Your
Walter.

July 7, 1927

The Lab. 8:30 PM.

My Dear Little Girl,

Guess this one will reach you about one day late. I have been driving to the Young Street Station every night and in that way I believe they leave town at 10 PM. Tonight I worked on the car until just a few minutes ago, so I cannot drive down town. I have the blue part repainted and tomorrow PM I expect to go over the black portions. It does not make a perfectly smooth job but it will be much better than it was.

July 7, 1927

July 7, 1927

Bish left for Minard this evening. Don’t know why but Mr. Roberts has been doing some work out there. They have one pretty hot prospect for their home, but Mrs. B said she kept putting them off another day and had not yet decided. In one letter to Wash Bish said he would try to get there by the 18th. Tomorrow will be the 8th. It will take five days to drive it. He should leave the 13th which will be next Wednesday. I do not believe that the car will be ready so that I could drive to Uvalde this week end, and I believe it would be a good idea for me to come after he leaves, provided of course he does not wait too long. I am getting pretty anxious to see my Sweetheart and I am coming just as soon as I can. Perhaps my media supplies will be here before the middle of next week so that I can bring some tubes for cultures.

I love you Dear with all my heart,

Your
Walter

July 6, 1927

July 6, 1927 – The Lab
Noon.

My Dear Sweetheart,

Had one letter at the Apt & another came in the mail this noon. They make me feel so much better. There was also a letter at the Apt from Mrs. Roark. I read it and am forwarding it to you. I gave Mrs. Rankin $1 to hire a woman to go over the woodwork in the Apt. She is very anxious for us to come back when you return.

July 6, 1927

July 6, 1927

As yet I do not know when I can come to Uvalde, but I hope it will not be long. I have some supplies to come yet and I want to make some media before I leave. The sterilizer came yesterday. Have not tried it yet.

I am going to try and improve the finish on the car. I would not want the Uvalde people to see it as it was. Think I can improve it some. Will not change the color.

I love you, Dear, with all my heart.

Your
Walter.

July 5, 1927

July 5, 7:15 PM. The Lab.

My Dear Honey Bunch,

Your letter posted yesterday A.M. came this noon and it was a real good one. I have such a sweet little wife.

I slept at the Lab last night and the camp bed was very comfortable. The sleeping porch is going to be O.K.

July 5, 1927

July 5, 1927

Bish is thinking about renting his home. I guess he plans on leaving before very long, though he did not say just when. One reason for leaving as I see it, he cannot get his promotion until he reports in Wash. for duty. Thinks he ought to get $60 for his house unfurnished. Says that the records show that Dallas has 6.4% vacant residential property. 10% is considered good in large cities. With no building to speak of, the demand should be good for homes this fall. Haven’t heard from Mr. Diffey yet. Will try and phone or see him tomorrow.

Had more supplies to come in today. Seems like Xmas to be unpacking them. Also had a visitor from SMU, Dr. Geiser head of the Dept of Biology out there. He is a Hopkins man. Did his work under Dr. Jennings. Says that a Hopkins PhD does not have to apologize to anyone for the degree. He was very interesting. Is doing some work on nematodes right now – some that breed in vinegar. Is studying effects of acids and alkalis. He says that he will call often in the future. Think he is the one whom Brown & Hoff mentioned, as he knew Brown.

You are missing the peaches at the Lab. Your husband has been eating enough for both of us. The kittens are fine & the goats too, thank you.

I love you Dear with all my heart.

Mighty sweet dreams,

Your
Walter.

July 4, 1927

The Lab. July 4th 8PM.

My Dear Little Girl,

Your letter of Sat nite was received at Box 208 this PM. It had been two days since I had heard from you. We did not have a delivery Sun or today. I presume I’ll have a previous letter delivered to the Apt tomorrow A.M. The key came OK. I did not send the frank because I couldn’t find one in the whole lab. The supplies are exhausted in everything except chemicals and I presume Dr. Roark sees to it that they have these.

July 4, 1927

July 4, 1927

Have been busy yesterday and today. Have gone over all of Bish’s nematode articles. Have written for about (6) six of them.

I certainly do miss you too, Dear and I’ll be mighty glad when I see my sweetheart again. It seems ages since you left. The next time I am going with you. If we must part we will go together.

My check came but I have not yet been to the bank. They certainly deducted for the retirement fund this time. It is for 201.25, which makes a deduction of 48.75. They will deduct $40 each month for four months to establish a retirement fund. The regular deduction of 2% would make $5 per month. I can’t understand why they deducted the extra $3.75. Perhaps they are charging me interest but I have a letter to the effect that it would not be charged.

Will try to see Mr. Diffey tomorrow to see if he has heard from the application for the Owenwood lien. Will owe $160 interest and will have some expense on the renewal. Have sent in a request for $150 on advanced funds. This should see us through until August 1st. Hope I can work in an expense % during this month. Will try to work at Uvalde for a couple of weeks. Have no idea when Bish. will go to Wash.

Am enclosing a check for you probably need some money. It would do just as well if you signed it, for your signature is down there. Don’t hesitate to let me know when you need some money.

I love you Dear with all my heart and don’t forget that I miss you.

Your
Walter

July 3, 1927

Sunday 12:30 PM. Lab.

My Dear Sweetheart,

Haven’t had dinner yet. Thought I’d drive down town by the P.O. before eating. Will post this at the same time. The Uvalde paper came last night and I enjoyed reading it. I am at the Lab today. I fed the kittens and have been doing a little work and some reading. Am reading what Bish has on the nematodes. He has most of what has been published by the Zoological division. Since he is to move his library before long I want to go over this section of it and obtain some of the better publications.

July 3, 1927

July 3, 1927

I sure do miss you Sweetheart. Have been trying to keep this to myself but must tell you. Have kept busy and it helps some but I find myself looking at your photo and wishing for you. It won’t be so long now, before I see you though it will be after the 9th or 10th. I hope that you enjoy the 4th. I’d enjoy it more if I were with you. You sweet Little Thing.

I love you, Dear,

Your
Walter.

July 2, 1927

The Lab. Sat. Nite

My Dear Sweetheart,

Have just returned from the Apt. Did not have a letter there, so will go by the P.O. when I post this one. Bishopp returned this A.M. He was in Uvalde yesterday but said he was out of town most of the day. Parman didn’t know he was coming, so they had gone up the canyon. Bish said that he intended to phone you while there.

July 2, 1927

July 2, 1927

Things are going as usual here. Am getting in some supplies occasionally. Eventually, I’ll get what I want for my work. Bought a blood counting outfit (haematocytometer) today. Had selected it during Bish’s absence ($14 worth). Said he did not have a chance to make any blood counts at Ohio State. The centrifuge & some glass ware has already arrived.

This PM I posted a box of Martha Washingtons to you. They are a summer variety for shipping. Not a peace offering. Haven’t been guilty of anything that I would not want you to know about.

I love you Dear with all my heart & I hope it will not be so long before I see you.

Your
Walter.

July 1, 1927?

This letter ended up with the ones from later in July, and I believe it was actually written on or about July 1. I’m inserting it now and backdating the post so it will be in the correct order. Sorry for any confusion.

Friday 7:15 PM. The Lab.

My Dear Little Girl,

As usual I enjoyed your letter very much. Today I brought all of the things from the Apt. except a laundry bag, my shaving equipment and the bed clothing. I’ll sleep there until it is rented or until the 5th.

July 1, 1927?

July 1, 1927?

I understand that Bish is returning by the way of Uvalde. Don’t know when he is expected to return here but probably within a day or two.

Had a letter from Dr. White today. He had heard nothing more of the C.E. work, but will find out after the 4th. He thinks we had better get things in shape to go down pretty soon. I am not taking him seriously.

Mrs. Brundrette went to Stephensville for a few days. Will return about Sunday.

Had a letter from Mr. Scott in answer to mine. Said that Cornelia was dead.

Have not had supper yet so I’ll post this & eat.

I love you Dear, and I am mighty anxious to see you again. It has been a long time.

Your
Walter.

June 30, 1927

The Lab. 5:30 PM.

My Dear Sweetheart,

Had a letter last night and it was great. You have been so good to write to me every day, and I certainly appreciate and enjoy the letters.

Alvis came by our apt. last night and visited with me for a couple of hours. He left for Little Rock & other points on a midnight train. He doesn’t seem to be getting along very good with his girl. He didn’t go to see her last night. Think he saw her one night this week for about 5 min. She told him he could stay 10 min. At the end of five minutes he said it had seemed longer to her so he left and has not been back. Mrs. Pettit sent me a glass of plum jelly by Alvis. She made it at home. Am keeping it until you come home.

June 30, 1927

June 30, 1927

Sweetheart, I don’t know what you think of it but I told Mrs. Rankin that I would give up the apartment. It seems foolish for me to keep it by myself, when we have so much need for the money in other ways. I have bedding and everything here at the Lab and can use the sleeping porch until I come to Uvalde. When we return we can take an apartment again or whatever you say. Last night I packed most everything and brought them to the Lab. My suits & your trunk are yet there, but I’ll bring them down soon. Am sleeping there yet, but told her to rent it as soon as she wanted to. She should be able to rent it by the 5th. I do not have a key. It is on your key chain. Would you please tie the enclosed frank to it and drop it in the mail box. I packed the china and silver carefully and counted the pieces so that I know we have all of them. I guess it would be a good idea if you would begin addressing your letters to Box 208.

I trust it will meet with your approval about giving up the apartment. It means a saving of $45 per month. It may be that long before we want one. Mrs. Rankin was very nice & hopes that we will come back to Miller’s Court when you return.

With all my love, Dear,

Your
Old Man. (Hubby)

So now Walter is living at the lab in Dallas.