"In every conceivable manner,

the family is the link to our past,

the bridge to our future"

Author: Alex Haley

January 2, 2012

July 28, 1953

Dear Mother -
This will probably be short because, as usual, I'm beat. Seems like I'm always tired.
Your letter came at a perfect time today. I had just finished being sick. Made a hog of myself with cherry stuffed doughnuts. Keep forgetting I no longer have a grade AAA digestive system.
The Japanese dr. - Dr. Fukao - pronounced foo-cow - is 2 or 3 miles away. He uses massage, electrotherapy, & some sort of suction cup dial. I'd try a witch doctor if he could help me. I even thought of hunting up a hypnotist. Am still sure I could use my left hand till they told me it was paralyzed.
Elaine is a big help. Don't see how we got along without her.
You have a lucky boss - he had the prettiest & most efficient secretary in town.
That Pan American folder took a long time to reach you - it was to have been mailed in March.
Mrs. Keller's brother's house sounds nice.
Night for now. Take care of you & write soon.

Love,
Lamb