A Day In My Life ~ Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon

December 1, 1872 M. Wilcox Rancho De La Flores Los Angeles, California My dearest Carrie; To think that yesterday, I despaired of finding something to write to you today. It has been a quiet week, with few injuries or serious illnesses. Indeed, my plan was to write to...

Madeline Franklin Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon

May 28, 1872M. WilcoxRancho de Las FloresLos Angeles, California My Dearest Sister Carrie; I would normally wait until Sunday to send you my usual missive, however, your gift of that lovely, flowered lawn arrived last Saturday morning, and I have just now realized...