Letters to Edith and Bazil Rozelle from Edith's parents and her sister, Mamie, June-October 1894

Letter 1: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Bazil and Edith Rozelle, he discusses "mother's" health; payments and debts; and Walter's behavior.

Letter 2: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Bazil and Edith Rozelle, he discusses the weather in Cincinnati; and money.

Letter 3: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Bazil Rozelle, he talks about sending them money, and stated that if they need more, to write again. He also provides some health and medication advice if the "attacks" Bazil was having were to return.

Letter 4: In this letter to Edith from her mother, her mother discusses the birthday present she intends to give to Walter; provides updates on Anna and Emma; and shares news of Mrs. Chas. Beck's death, Florence and her family, and others. She also inquires about Bazil's health, and provides a recipe for apple dumplings.

Letter 5: In this letter to Edith and Bazil, presumably from Edith's mother, she writes following the news of the birth of her grandson, and discusses where she was when she found out. She inquires about Edith, and shares how she will tell the news to Mrs. Rozelle, Anna, and Mamie.

Letter 6: In this letter to Edith from her sister, "Mamie" she congratulates her on the birth of her baby, Billy Rozelle; remarks on Edith's first year on the ranch; and updates Edith on some recent events in her life.

Letter 7: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to "son and daughter" Bazil and Edith Rozelle; he discusses his and his wife's health; provides some news about Anna; comments on Edith's condition and Walter's behavior; and discusses sending money for the well and pipes.