Green Family, Broida Family (Click for Family Tree)
There were probably many thank you notes such as this one written in 1904- many families journeyed to St. Louis, Missouri, to stay with family and friends so they could visit the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This letter, from W. H. Spiggle, Fannie Spiggle, and Willie P. Spiggle of Meadow Mills, Virginia, to the Abraham Green family, gives us a glimpse into the personalities of the Green family children.
Miss Annie Green was 19, Miss Bessie Green 12, Miss Mary Green 8, and Master Herman Green, the Spiggle’s World’s Fair Guide, just 10, in 1904. Abraham Green and his wife, Rose Brave Green were both 38.
We have been unable to learn much about the Spiggle family, and how they were friends of the Greens, but have only done some cursory searches.
Transcription (spacing has been added for clarity):
Meadow Mills Va
Novbr 28th -04
Dear Mr and Mrs Green-
Will
hasten this A.M. to inform
you, we are all well.
Have been extremely busy
since our return from
St. Louis. Often do we speak
about the pleasant time
we had with you in your
Comfortable home 1902 Semple ave.
Never shall we forget you and
family. Shall ever remember
Miss Annie for the Sweet Music
She favored us with.
Miss Bessie for her kind disposition
and willingness to assist her
Mother and others.
Miss Mary So entertaining for
one of her age.
Master Herman. Shall never
forget him, He was our
Worlds Fair Guide.
And you Mr and Mrs Green
you was so kind to us
made us feel [pleasure?]
and at home with you.
May Health, Prosperity,
and Heaven’s richest Blessing
be yours.
All of us join together in Sending much love
and best wishes to you
and family.
Yours sincerely
W H. Spiggle
Fannie Spiggle
Willie P. Spiggle
Notes, Sources, and References:
1) Family Treasure Chest.
2) Transcription by post author.
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