Clarence Darrow to Ruby Darrow. February 23, 1903.
Notes on date: Year from postmark on back of envelope.
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Springfield
Feb 23
Dearest Ruben
Here I am at work. I am also[?] out of the Mayoralty race through it all I had a vision of the English Lakes & of you & although it was hard & trying
To give it up I finally
declined.
Now then I am tired & worn out. Suppose I came down on Thursday or probably Friday night & stay over Sunday. Shall I. & what can we do - you dear - dear - girl. I love you
Visual Description: Envelope stamped 'No such street number, City Division, Chicago, Ill.' over the To address. Stamp includes graphic of a hand pointing to From address.
From:
Forty-Third General Assembly
State of Illinois
House of Representatives
C.S.Darrow,
To:
Miss Ruby Hammerstrom
3949 Washington Av
Chicago
Visual Description: Back of envelope with multiple stamps from Chicago.