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Vincenzo begins his letter to his wife updating her on their previous correspondences and telling her that he is happy she had a good trip from (La) Spezia to Napoli. He understands that she is sad to no longer be with their daughter but he reminds…

Vincenzo writes to his wife who is in La Spezia with their daughter Rosina. She will be headed to Bagnoli with Peppina. Vincenzo hopes that this will facilitate her return to America. We learn that she has been in Italy for a few months at this time.…

Vincenzo writes to his wife whom his affectionately calls “his dear Giulietta”. He is overjoyed to learn of her good health over this past year since she has suffered so many headaches in the past. His prayers are being answered. He recognizes that…

Vincenzo comments to his son that he spent a happy Christmas but missed his family like a shepherd misses his flock. He reiterates the details of how his son spent Christmas Eve, eating from 7-10, then dancing until they finally went to church. He is…

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Rosina mentions Pasqualino's death. She also refers to a photo of her sister Gemma that she received from her father Vincenzo in New York. Her son Angelo got sick but Rosina tells her mother not to worry. She also discusses money…

Thinking so much about that I have a dream about you every night.Wrote to Simonetti. Got "writing cramps". Will spedn afternoon making more pkgs (pakages). Cousin who is prisoner in Germany has requested a package. Sending clothes to "Red Cross who…

Peppino thanks his mother-in-law for the greetings she sent for his saint day. He offers to go and pick her up in Naples or advises her on how to go about traveling to La Spezia by bus and sending a telegram to notify of her arrival time. He also…

Giuseppe writes his mother in law to thank her for the pasta ("tagliatelle) and flour (farina) and thanks on behalf of Angiolino for the 3000 lire. He assures her that she is always on their minds and he is tormented knowing that although she is iin…

Giuseppe speaks about his mother-in-law's health, cigarettes, family, and inviting people over for lunch. Angiolino has a 39.2 degree fever. He speaks affectionately to his mother-in-law thanking her for her generosity in sending the cigarettes and…

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…