Handwritten letter from Mary L. Y. Pendleton in Chicago, IL to Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. 1 page, double-sided. “Hamilton Mill (?)” pressed into upper lefthand corner.

Contents: -apologies for lack of response to 3 previous letters -worsening state of health; constant headache; Dr. Mills treating her w/ electricity every 2-3 days; Divine Providence is only consolation -updates on new baby (Venita) and 2 other children (Lulu & Gussie) -Mary Yunge wants to open Kindergarten on North Side -Mrs. Hibbard possibly opening free New Church Kindergarten -“Willie” making call on North Side -hopes that Gertrude will visit

Names mentioned: Dr. Mills, Ventia (Venita Pendleton Carpenter), Lulu (Luele Pendleton Caldwell), Gussie (Augusta Pendleton Cooper Brown?), Mary Junge, Mrs. Hibbard, Willie (William F. Pendleton), Paul (Pauline Starkey Wells) Places mentioned: North Side, 561 West Superior Street (Chicago)