Alice Spurlock Letter

Submitted by: Teresa Kidd
February 7, 2000

This letter was found in the papers of William C. Gilbert:

Big Creek, KY
Nov 29, 1925

Dear Will

I am sorry that I cant trade the children dont wont me to sell it now and I guess it would rase confusion between you and Felix and your mother to I guess it would disturb her they dont think you ponice (promise?) me enough for it no way We will consider it no trade they say the way land is if it is not worth $10 a acres it not worth nothing I am looking for Farmer before Christmas and I am satisfied he will give you $10 acre for all of yours if you wont to sell it. Sallie Ann if she stays well will be down there soon Answer soon

Alice Spurlock
Big Creek, Ky

NOTE: Will is William C. Gilbert, his mother was Polly Helton Stepp Gilbert. Felix is his brother, Felix G. Gilbert.

Can someone identify the others mentioned, Alice Spurlock, Farmer and Sallie Ann?