Correspondence

Ellwood to his wife, 6/6/1911

My dear wife,

To day is your birthday. I do not know that have ever made you a present of any value on your birthday since we have  been married, now about 49 years. I give to you today my diamond ring. I am now, as you know, too old to wear it with any safety. I have wanted you to have it before this, but you have not been inclined to accept of it, but I hope you will now accept of it and so with it as you please.

Very truly with much love,
Your husband,
Ellwood Bonsall