March 18, 1918 - Sherwoods Write to their Children In Texas

Spring Brook Farm in the winter and after the 1910-12 renovations which added rooms on the west end of the house both up and downstairs and also the upstairs deck and the wrap around porch.  The renovations had been done so that Ella Jane's parents could  live with them, but both had since passed away.  Now the newlywed Susan and Herman would be sharing the renovated home with Will and Ella Jane . 

The home was divided in half with French doors giving some privacy for each family.

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Monday evening, Mar 18, 1918

At Spring Brook Farm

Dear Children All.

            I hope as I write that you are all together somewhere in Texas, all having such a good time.  Margaret has been extremely cute today.  Daddy did chores and played with her some and Dora and I did the Washing.  Tomorrow will iron and go to Red Cross.  Wednesday Daddy has a load of wood in the wagon ready to take it to Glendale.  [Looks as though letter changed dates here.] Tuesday morning is clear and windy but lots of snow and ice in sight yet.  Sunday we went to Glendale and drove through a lake this side of Rawbergers and then along the Hiss side streets barn. Saturday we visited at Struts.  I am telling some over that I wrote before in case you missed my letter.  Tuesday PM we had Auntie and the girls [Nellie Thompson and Dura and May.  Nellie was Ella Jane's maternal aunt,] come home with Daddy for the day as Dora wished them to be here a day. She said she had a very good visit with them. I found the registry receipt and the no. is 286.   A letter came saying they were about to start for TEXAS.  How I hope you are all having much time together. 

           Right here Margaret wanted my pencil then the ink came out and I have coaxed her to hold the package containing sox and helmet and as it is going to Uncle George she is saying “Oh nice Gusdie to Uncle Dorge” and putting a lot of smacks on it for you.  She has helped write to you too, you see on here. [Little kids scribble]
            We are all getting ready to go to Kendall where we expected to see many at Red Cross that Dora knew and go to Mrs. Robertsons for supper but Lew Moore’s son came down with measles Monday PM and is there so we can not do that.   Alma is taking care of him.
            I hear the team coming so a hasty loving goodbye to each. 
                                                            Mother and ALL 

At the  P.O. Kendall just came from Mr. Butters.  He is just able to walk out on the street a little ways.  Has been ill all winter.  Hardening of Arteries.  Dora and Margaret holding a reception at the Farmer’s and Merchants Bank

            Now I must go and help so again goodbye.  

Daddy is here looking over my shoulder and sending love and best wishes too all.  

                                                E. S.
George S. Sherwood, Headquarters Company, 108^th US Engineers, Camp Logan, Houston, Texas