CAMPBELL COUSINS CORRESPONDENCE
211 ‑ 10th St., N.E.,
Washington, D.C.,
October 2, 1923.
Dear Cousins:
I realize I am a very poor
substitute to represent my husband
in this Campbell Cousins Correspondence. I fully appreciate
the kindness extended to me, and with the help of my
daughters, we may be able to add our bit to the wonderful work
which is so well under way. Cousin
Will has used much of his time, energy and money to make
a success of it. We appreciate the idea of an extension of
time and membership, also the two letters a year. Now "lest we
forget", let us all be prompt, and give no cause of worry to
the ones who have the responsibility.
With my family, we had a
wonderful trip this summer. The last day of June we started by
motor from our home in Washington for Tioga, Steuben and
Chemung Counties, where we enjoyed seeing many of our friends
and relatives, calling on or visiting all we could reach. I
remained some weeks after the family returned home. I think I
saw some member or members of all the Campbell Cousins'
families. I was fortunate in being able to attend the Campbell
Reunion at Nelson where we have met for so many years. There
were many present from other branches of the family as well as
our own. Those who were young when we first organized are now
on the down hill side of life. Mr. David
Kemp was there; he is, I think, the only living one to
represent Mother Bosard's
generation.
In
regard to the folder of letters, we were wondering what it
would be. From the kind messages our Secretary sent us, we
anticipated something interesting, as anything he attempts
is far from a failure. When the package came we could
hardly wait until it was opened. We were greatly, pleased
and surprised to find such a beautiful book (all our own)
with many interesting letters,‑ some from those with whom
we have mingled for many years, others we seldom see, and
some we have never known. Those letters are reminders of
past years, which bring sad as well as joyful thoughts.
One thing we had to
regret on our trip, was that we missed Cousin Will Selph and
family all the way through Tioga County; being there about
the same time, we thought we would surely see them.
- Report No. 2 - Page 7 -
(Eleanor Campbell
Family)
We are anxious to
receive the next letters, hoping to see many pictures of
the representatives of the Campbell Cousins.
I had anticipated attending the annual gathering at Mansfield, but circumstances were such that it seemed best for me to return home, so this letter leaves me settled for a time with my family. Hoping that another year we may see you all,
Sincerely yours
- Report
No. 2 - Page 8 -
(Eleanor Campbell
Family)