Dyer to Tarver, May 11, 1919

Dyer to Tarver, May 11, 1919

Westley Dyer

5/11/1919

Correspondence

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Omaha Neb. Miss E. L. Tarver My cordial friend It is with much pleasure to assure you to drop you this little missive. It was to my surprise to get such a brief reply from you. I was indeed sorry that I did not enjoy the grand pleasure of visiting your residence before I departed for the West. I was only down to see my relatives for a stay of one week, after which I returned to Chicago. Was in Chicago two weeks the later week of my stay I was employed at the U.S. mailing at night. The work became as very hard on my evey(?) until I had to give it up. I was what was known as a sub later. I was to take examation for mail clerk, but it being against my health I deemed it best to give up the work. Although I liked the position very much, and I have lots of friends working there, but I didnt think it behooved me to work there when it was endangering my health and eyesight. There are two things that are essential to real life, and they are good friends and the best of all, fine health. Elizabeth, you made one remark that touched the utmost depth of my heart. And that was when you said that you was sure that my mother was glad to see me. No, I havent any mother, that is why I guess that I am such friend for traveling and wandering. It was when I was but youth, my dear old mother passed into the far beyond, leaving us as children to make out our own destinies in life. Thus I have grown into manhood without knowing the value of a loveing mother. Altough I realize her a being a good true and Christian Mother, and I love her as tho she lives today. I shall no never forget the 11 of May the day on which is set aside for mothers. Of course everyday is mothers day with me. I really feel that we in all of our ages, could never bestow the honors upon a beloved mother, which she is due. I will not endeavor to go into details to discuss the love of a mother for it bring back sad memories. But I must confess that you in your letter to me touched the utmost depths of my unpeaceful heart. When you mentioned Mother Elizabeth when I last written you while in Chicago in recalling our past corrospondenc e I know I was rather serious in my views and statements. But when writeing one especially a friend, I always try to be explisit and frank. But since considering the matter of my action towards you on our last meeting and my attitude towards you which I expressed in the last message to you, I deeply regret the great pain which you suffered as to my misunderstanding you. Thefor as I have always tried to deal with a true sincerety of heart and mind, I granted? If so I will be tickled to death to get a card or letter from you at most any time and as often as you desire and have the time to write. Give my love to your mother and Miss Gussie, take some for yourself. Sincerely yours Westley