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TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (4)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week.A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway giving an update on her health, expressing her disappointment at not being able to visit Miss Galloway that evening due to the weather and her health, but insisting on visiting later in the week. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (5)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better.A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway informing her that Sarah has come down with a horrible cold and cannot visit, requesting that she be allowed to visit Miss Galloway on the following Monday when the weather and her health are hopefully better. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway (6)
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him.A letter from Sarah Wesley to Miss Galloway expressing her frustration that the weather and her health keep undermining their plans to visit, and asking whether Miss Galloway had met a Mr. Henderson and her opinion of him. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Samuel Wesley, Margate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, Margate
Wesley, Sarah 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her plans to return to London via Canterbury, expressing her concerns about the sale of her uncle's sermons, asking after her brother, Charles, sharing her experience of accidentally taking too high a dose of laudanum, asking after the weather in London and sharing news of the wonderful weather in Margate, and asking after some friends.A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, giving an update on her plans to return to London via Canterbury, expressing her concerns about the sale of her uncle's sermons, asking after her brother, Charles, sharing her experience of accidentally taking too high a dose of laudanum, asking after the weather in London and sharing news of the wonderful weather in Margate, and asking after some friends. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 15, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenshipA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 12, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 19, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 17, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent bad weather, mentioning that she has found a new maid to help around the house and that she is preparing for the evangelical campaign that is coming up, describing how the clinic is doing, mentioning that Morrell has been hard at work and praising the young pastor who minded the church while they were gone for all his help, thanking them for their letter, and noting that Steed has mostly recovered from the measles and that they are waiting to see if Esther has contracted them.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent bad weather, mentioning that she has found a new maid to help around the house and that she is preparing for the evangelical campaign that is coming up, describing how the clinic is doing, mentioning that Morrell has been hard at work and praising the young pastor who minded the church while they were gone for all his help, thanking them for their letter, and noting that Steed has mostly recovered from the measles and that they are waiting to see if Esther has contracted them. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 26, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 2, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, joking about Steed's behavior, thanking them for sending a camera with the Johnsons, informing them about the family's new puppy (Jack), giving updates on Morrell's work with the youth camp and Bible Schools, describing the weather and its affect on the garden, sharing about the business of the clinic and her work there, thanking them for the magazines they sent, sending well wishes to a sick friend, and letting them know that the package they had sent is on its way.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, joking about Steed's behavior, thanking them for sending a camera with the Johnsons, informing them about the family's new puppy (Jack), giving updates on Morrell's work with the youth camp and Bible Schools, describing the weather and its affect on the garden, sharing about the business of the clinic and her work there, thanking them for the magazines they sent, sending well wishes to a sick friend, and letting them know that the package they had sent is on its way. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 21, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing wellA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing well -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 22, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy week with the caravaners and Bible Schools, giving an update on the children's health, mentioning the hot weather and increase in people getting sick, discussing her preparations for the family's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and thanking them for the hairnets.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy week with the caravaners and Bible Schools, giving an update on the children's health, mentioning the hot weather and increase in people getting sick, discussing her preparations for the family's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and thanking them for the hairnets. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 10, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program,A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program, -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 10, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 11, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's enjoyment of swimming pools during the hot days, mentioning the local fundraising she has been working on for the clinic, ensuring that she has enclosed the promised check to pay them back for the hospital bill and Norma's dishes, thanking them for the birthday card, describing the gifts the family received for Pastor's Day, reporting on her work in the clinic, noting that the mangoes are ripening, mentioning that Morrell will be travelling again soon, and giving a short update on the children.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's enjoyment of swimming pools during the hot days, mentioning the local fundraising she has been working on for the clinic, ensuring that she has enclosed the promised check to pay them back for the hospital bill and Norma's dishes, thanking them for the birthday card, describing the gifts the family received for Pastor's Day, reporting on her work in the clinic, noting that the mangoes are ripening, mentioning that Morrell will be travelling again soon, and giving a short update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 16, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 2, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that theyA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that they -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 21, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 20, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that the family made it home safely, describing the incredibly hot weather in Mayari, mentioning that George did very well during their travels and that Steed and Esther have caught colds, and sharing that the family is glad to be back home.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that the family made it home safely, describing the incredibly hot weather in Mayari, mentioning that George did very well during their travels and that Steed and Esther have caught colds, and sharing that the family is glad to be back home. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 26, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the persistantly rainy weather and how the children are getting antsy having to stay inside, sharing that they've settled back into being at home and that the clinic is doing well, giving an update on George, sending them well wishes in the wake of the family's visit, and discussing how they returned to Mayari right in the middle of carneval and that things are starting to return to normal in town.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the persistantly rainy weather and how the children are getting antsy having to stay inside, sharing that they've settled back into being at home and that the clinic is doing well, giving an update on George, sending them well wishes in the wake of the family's visit, and discussing how they returned to Mayari right in the middle of carneval and that things are starting to return to normal in town. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 6, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending pictures and for news of her grandfather and father's health, giving them an update on the money she will be sending them to cover a doctor's bill and Norma's dishes, reporting that the dishes have arrived in good condition, mentioning the chest of drawers they have ordered, describing a trip to Holguin, giving an update on the baby and Lois' concern about how challening the heat is with the baby, reporting on her work in the clinic and the preparatin of the clinic's annual report for theA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending pictures and for news of her grandfather and father's health, giving them an update on the money she will be sending them to cover a doctor's bill and Norma's dishes, reporting that the dishes have arrived in good condition, mentioning the chest of drawers they have ordered, describing a trip to Holguin, giving an update on the baby and Lois' concern about how challening the heat is with the baby, reporting on her work in the clinic and the preparatin of the clinic's annual report for the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 19, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the cooling weather, discussing the trouble the children have been getting up to, giving an update on her and Morrell's health, discussing the challenges of getting food and medicine into town, reporting on the clinic's finances, sharing their plans for Steed's birthday and Thanksgiving, thanking them for their letter, and mentioning that they are preparing for the new baby.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the cooling weather, discussing the trouble the children have been getting up to, giving an update on her and Morrell's health, discussing the challenges of getting food and medicine into town, reporting on the clinic's finances, sharing their plans for Steed's birthday and Thanksgiving, thanking them for their letter, and mentioning that they are preparing for the new baby. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 25, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 30, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the family's health and the weather, discussing their Thanksgiving celebrations and church service, describing the party they threw for Steed's birthday, mentioning that she would like to try and make it to Preston to visit a doctor and dentist, reporting on the continuing conflict in the region, and reflecting on how the family may need to leave Cuba despite their desire to stay and continue their work at the church and clinic.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the family's health and the weather, discussing their Thanksgiving celebrations and church service, describing the party they threw for Steed's birthday, mentioning that she would like to try and make it to Preston to visit a doctor and dentist, reporting on the continuing conflict in the region, and reflecting on how the family may need to leave Cuba despite their desire to stay and continue their work at the church and clinic. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 4, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November [1956]
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the torential rains they've been having, describing a visit by a group of women who visited the family at the house and then went out to the school only to be trapped by mud on the way back and needed rescuing, mentioning her preparations for the Women's Society and the Thanksgiving service, sharing about a large ham they received from the Agricultural School which she cooked, and mentioning that some family friends stayed with the family and have had to wait for a boat to come pick them up since the river has floodedA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the torential rains they've been having, describing a visit by a group of women who visited the family at the house and then went out to the school only to be trapped by mud on the way back and needed rescuing, mentioning her preparations for the Women's Society and the Thanksgiving service, sharing about a large ham they received from the Agricultural School which she cooked, and mentioning that some family friends stayed with the family and have had to wait for a boat to come pick them up since the river has flooded -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 10, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the recent disruptions to the mail delivery which have delayed important funds from the Bishop as well as regular correspondence, noting that it is a Cuban holiday so the clinic is closed and they are planning on having dinner at the Agricultural school, mentioning the persistent rain, describing the family's new pet kitten, and giving an update on the family's health.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the recent disruptions to the mail delivery which have delayed important funds from the Bishop as well as regular correspondence, noting that it is a Cuban holiday so the clinic is closed and they are planning on having dinner at the Agricultural school, mentioning the persistent rain, describing the family's new pet kitten, and giving an update on the family's health. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 15, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 19, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother inA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother in -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 27, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, confirming that they received their letter from El Paso and wishing her mother a speedy recovery, sharing the current political situation including the fighting in Nicaro and that there are a good deal of soldiers in Mayari causing them to close the clinic until the elections are over, mentioning that the Agricultural school has been continuing classes and they have had decent attendance at Sunday School despite the conflict, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and discussing the weather.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, confirming that they received their letter from El Paso and wishing her mother a speedy recovery, sharing the current political situation including the fighting in Nicaro and that there are a good deal of soldiers in Mayari causing them to close the clinic until the elections are over, mentioning that the Agricultural school has been continuing classes and they have had decent attendance at Sunday School despite the conflict, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and discussing the weather. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 3, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April or May] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the clinic hasn't been too busy lately, thanking them for their letter and the check which they plan to use to purchase a vaporizer if one can be found, giving a small update on the children, noting that she recently had her Typhoid booster and is working to get Morrell to take his, sharing that Morrell had taken Steed with him for a weekend to pick up some church bells, describing the dress she made while Morrell and Steed were gone, asking if they could send her a dress pattern in size 12 and some patterns for Esther&A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the clinic hasn't been too busy lately, thanking them for their letter and the check which they plan to use to purchase a vaporizer if one can be found, giving a small update on the children, noting that she recently had her Typhoid booster and is working to get Morrell to take his, sharing that Morrell had taken Steed with him for a weekend to pick up some church bells, describing the dress she made while Morrell and Steed were gone, asking if they could send her a dress pattern in size 12 and some patterns for Esther& -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [November] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [September] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving aA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Elsie Lerch, January 20, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, discussing preparations for the upcoming evangelistic campaign, giving an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, asking if they could see about possibly sending a vaporizer for the children, mentioning that they've recently bought a kerosene stove to help reduce the gas bill, describing the cooler weather, and wishing Elsie a happy birthday.A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, discussing preparations for the upcoming evangelistic campaign, giving an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, asking if they could see about possibly sending a vaporizer for the children, mentioning that they've recently bought a kerosene stove to help reduce the gas bill, describing the cooler weather, and wishing Elsie a happy birthday. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Elsie Lerch, May 6, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy Mother's Day, mentioning how busy they have been with the church, discussing the nice weather and the success of the family garden, thanking her for sending along some flower seeds which Lois plans to plant them in a seed box, sharing that the clinic is as busy as ever, discussing how she'd like to get a dress made based on the patterns Elsie sent, sharing her thoughts on some recent trends in dress styles, and giving an update on the children.A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy Mother's Day, mentioning how busy they have been with the church, discussing the nice weather and the success of the family garden, thanking her for sending along some flower seeds which Lois plans to plant them in a seed box, sharing that the clinic is as busy as ever, discussing how she'd like to get a dress made based on the patterns Elsie sent, sharing her thoughts on some recent trends in dress styles, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, December 3, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family praising her mother for her typing skill, giving an update on Esther, describing the weather and the challenges the dampness has brought, giving an update on the family garden, describing how Steed has been doing and what activities he is up to, mentioning that the family has been invited to the Milk family home for Christmas dinner, insisting that the family is safe despite what may be heard about revolutionary activity in the area, and sharing her thoughts on the current political climate in Cuba.A letter from Lois to her family praising her mother for her typing skill, giving an update on Esther, describing the weather and the challenges the dampness has brought, giving an update on the family garden, describing how Steed has been doing and what activities he is up to, mentioning that the family has been invited to the Milk family home for Christmas dinner, insisting that the family is safe despite what may be heard about revolutionary activity in the area, and sharing her thoughts on the current political climate in Cuba. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, January 21, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family thanking them for the dishes, discussing the pound cake recipe they sent, explaining a misunderstanding about a gift her grandfather had given them, giving updates on the children, describing the dress she had made, discussing the weather and how it's affected the number of colds coming into the clinic, and giving an update on the work they've been doing at the churches (collecting for charity and planning for more evangelistic work).A letter from Lois to her family thanking them for the dishes, discussing the pound cake recipe they sent, explaining a misunderstanding about a gift her grandfather had given them, giving updates on the children, describing the dress she had made, discussing the weather and how it's affected the number of colds coming into the clinic, and giving an update on the work they've been doing at the churches (collecting for charity and planning for more evangelistic work). -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, June 5, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family expressing her relief and satisfaction in being able to be of more use in the church and clinic now that she and Morrell have a better handle on Spanish, describing how the family and their friends celebrated Lois' birthday, sharing that Steed is in need of a new playmate, providing an update on the clinic and the head doctor there, describing the weather, sharing about her experience going with another woman to a rural community to do some public health work and evangelistic work, giving an update on her pregnancy, reporting that the local mangoes are inA letter from Lois to her family expressing her relief and satisfaction in being able to be of more use in the church and clinic now that she and Morrell have a better handle on Spanish, describing how the family and their friends celebrated Lois' birthday, sharing that Steed is in need of a new playmate, providing an update on the clinic and the head doctor there, describing the weather, sharing about her experience going with another woman to a rural community to do some public health work and evangelistic work, giving an update on her pregnancy, reporting that the local mangoes are in -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, September 9, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs.A letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, [December 2,] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente.A letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, [May] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having.A letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 28, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, andA letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 24, 1958
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, May 7, 1957
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his gratitude for being able to consider her like a second mother, sharing his relief at hearing they are all improving in health, describing that the family has begun to raise chickens and that the weather has gotten very hot, mentioning that the quarterly conference went very well, sharing that an acquaintance of his would like to meet them, and mentioning that the family dog (Jack) is ill after getting loose while Morrell was away.A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his gratitude for being able to consider her like a second mother, sharing his relief at hearing they are all improving in health, describing that the family has begun to raise chickens and that the weather has gotten very hot, mentioning that the quarterly conference went very well, sharing that an acquaintance of his would like to meet them, and mentioning that the family dog (Jack) is ill after getting loose while Morrell was away. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to his friends, May 29, 1958 Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to his friends discussing the change of seasons both in the US and Cuba, reporting on the changes to their mission work given the political unrest and the increase of church attendance, discussing their joint work with the Agricultural School to expand their circuit work to include a youth camp, providing an update on the family's health and overall well-being, reporting on the work of the clinic, and comenting on the political tensions between the US and Cuba concerning the revolution.A letter from Morrell to his friends discussing the change of seasons both in the US and Cuba, reporting on the changes to their mission work given the political unrest and the increase of church attendance, discussing their joint work with the Agricultural School to expand their circuit work to include a youth camp, providing an update on the family's health and overall well-being, reporting on the work of the clinic, and comenting on the political tensions between the US and Cuba concerning the revolution.