Dear Sister,
   Please tell Gennaro De Michele, Rosa Perratta’s son, how much his mother bemoans not having received any letters from him, whereas he not only writes to his mother-in-law, but...It’s a pity to see the pain this poor old woman is in and how she remembers the sacrifices she has made for her children! She has had a difficult life now, and full of privations, now that she is old and needs help. A comfortable son that lives in America doesn’t think about his aged mother, and he’s very mindful of his wife’s mother who’s not in need or poor or old.  If you cannot speak to him, let your husband do it.
   We received the post cards and forgive me if I’ve been late in answering you. Let me know if I can help you with anything. Regards to all of you. Everyone in the family says hello.
Hugs from your sister, Caterina


Dear Sister-in-law,
   I’m getting your St. Anthony magazines and I’m sending you the recipes that you wanted. I hope they turn out well. I’ll send you the seeds that you want in another letter. Let me know how the recipes turn out. If you make a mistake, you can always correct it. Whatever you need let me know and I’ll try send it to you. These are family recipes but you can make candy, liquors and other things for the store. I can’t help you with the soft drinks because you need a machine. My brother Angelo has one and makes soda pop. It’s not difficult, but without a machine it’s useless (for us) to talk about.
    Say hello from me to all your children, to your brothers-in-law’s family, and giving you a handshake your brother-in-law says good-bye.
Signed: Francesco Musacchio
P.S. At the moment we are awaiting the war, which will be terrible. God protect us. If it’s not today, it will come tomorrow.