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Rosina writes her mother thanking her for the spaghetti. She will be sending cigarettes. She is glad to know that her mother enjoyed Alfredo’s company and has received the postcard from Pompei.

Zia Giuseppina and Zia Antonietta are trying to find a husband for Anna. Anna has gold and a good hope chest ("un buon corredo"). She is 37 years old. Gelsomina wishes that Anna will get married soon.

Angelo writes to his grandmother and tells her he has been sick. Angelo is sorry because he did not reply to his grandma letters on time. Angelo is happy that she is feeling better. Angelo asks about the weather in Naples, and asks if the sun has…

Vincenzo is happy that Giuseppina has recovered from being sick and gotten up. He couldn't close his eyes day or night because he was worried about her. He asks her to go visit the Madonna di Pompei and to go to confession and receive communion.

Maria Teresa informs Giuseppina that since she is intending to leave at the end of March, her son Carmelo Bruzzese, will come to say goodbye in mid March in Naples. Her son is Raffaele, from Genova. there is a relationship through marriage…

Peppino writes about Angiolino's accident while working. He has a swollen gland on his groin and needs 8 days of complete rest. Rosina adds one page to the letter in which she describes her daily activities and points out that the flour has run out…

Giuseppe hopes that Zia Antonietta and all the other family members are fine. Giuseppina is supposed to leave for the U.S. in February, but she postponed her trip in March, because of her poor health conditions. There are recurring interesting uses…

Vincenzo sends a letter to his wife writing about her health and the health of her mother. He is trying to keep her calm and reassuring her that everything will be ok.

Angelo writes to his grandmother. He is responding to her last letter that was sent on the 7th of February. He assures his grandmother that she will recover from her illness with care and will be able to come to America. He also states that he is…

Angelo talks about making sure nonna takes care of herself better. He wants to dance and sing with her again. He asks her how she feels being distant from family. Angelo mentions Antonio is heading back to Genova. He wishes to see Antonio and wishes…