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Vincenzo writes in response to Giuseppina’s letter from February 19th. His prayers have been answered, she is cured. He was pleased to hear that Alfredo and family received her and treated her well. He requested her not to argue with Gugliermo and…

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…

Giuseppina looks forward to coming back to New York, but Rosina warns her against the rough sea. Rosina wishes her to join Vincenzo and the rest of the family in the States in April. Rosina mentions her aunt (probably Giuseppina's sister) where…

This is a business letter. Bruzzese writes to inquire about the travel plans and whether Giuseppina is in need of anything else. He has also contacted her daughter in Spezia. He wishes the family a happy Easter.

Bruzzese writes that he’s returned from visiting his family and found them to be in good health. Giovanni is coming to Italy soon and he hopes he will arrive before Giuseppina’s departure. He thanks her for her hospitality and sends his regards to…

Giuseppina laments not having met Maria Teresa. She tells them about her family's health and her son's travels.

Maria sends to Giuseppina greetings and wishes her a happy name-day (onomastico). She is happy to know that Giuseppina feels better and hopes to see her before the departure to America.

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…

Rosina writes the first part of the letter to her mother and then addresses a page to her aunt. She expresses her concern about her mother’s health and says that if she lived closer she would have been there immediately. She has received a package…

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…