Bazil and Edith Rozelle correspondence; Letter from Dr. Owens to Bazil Rozelle, August- October 1896

Letter 1: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle (signed "papa") to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he provides updates regarding the ranch while she is away, asks about his sons and discusses what life is like without them; and talks about the family dog, Prince.

Letter 2: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he describes how he is waiting patiently on news "to the whereabouts, health etc." of his wife; states that he is glad she is having such a good time [in Cincinatti]; asks about the health of his son, Willie, and gives his condolences on the health of his father-in-law. He also provides updates on bills being paid, crops, and other happenings on and around the ranch.

Letter 3: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he tells her how he spent his birthday; and discusses upkeep on the ranch, updates on crops, and comments on the upcoming election of [future president] McKinley.

Letter 4: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he thanks her for the candy she sent; talks about his current mood; provides updates on the ranch; and comments on his in-laws health and urges them to move out to California.

Letter 5: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he discusses his brother, Saylor's love life; discusses his wife and children's upcoming journey back to California; and recounts a story encountering a skunk in the barn.

Letter 6: In this letter from Edith [Rozelle] to her husband Bazil, she tells him about her visit to see his mother and updates him on his mother's health.

Letter 7: In this letter signed by "father" (presumably Dr. William Owens) to Bazil Rozelle,he discusses Edith's health.

Letter 8: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he provides an update on the ranch, including harvesting of hay, and other crops; and discusses his concern about money and hired help for the ranch.

Letter 9: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he discusses the health of his mother and speculates on the causes of her poor condition; provides updates on the ranch including crops, Saylor,and Gussie; and tells Edith his reasoning for not going to visit his mother.

Letter 10: In this letter to Bazil Rozelle from M.M. Rozelle (presumably Bazil's father), he provides an update regarding Bazil's mother's health and recent visits to the doctor.

Letter 11: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he talks about his mother; and his excitement about the return of Edith and his sons to California; provides an update regarding the yard, flowers in bloom and livestock; and tells Edith about a fire that has been burning in the mountains "just back of Echo Mountain House".

Letter 12: In this letter from Bazil Rozelle to his wife (presumably Edith Rozelle), he talks about his mother; discusses the apples he picked up in order to make cider; obtaining lumber to make a vault; and fixing up the ranch and preparing for Edith's return.