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To W.J. London Co. 664 King St., Seattle, WA One letter to Kat Yan (#1), two letters to Kat Gong (#2 & #3) and two letters to Sik Cheung (#4 & #5). By Sitou (surname), wife of Sik Cheung and mother of Kat Yan and Kat Gong. All letters to son are regarding to the family's financial issues. #1 To my son Kat Yan, The children and grandchildren in this family are growing old, you should send some money back home every year to help them support the family. Mother, Sitou December 20th #2 To my son Kat Gong, I know that you are holding a share in Yu Long Co. and you have made some money, what are you going to do with this money? You should send some money home. Mother, Sitou December 20th #3 Kat Gong, We just received your money yesterday. Although it was a little late, everyone in the family was so happy. I hope you are safe and well in the far away place. Mother, Sitou December 26th #4 To my husband Sik Cheung, The money that you sent has arrived, please do not worry. Now the new house is almost finished, we moved in on December 19th. However, your money still cannot cover all the expense, hope you can send us some more for the expense on the bathroom and the old house. Now you are already old, and not suitable to travel. After a year or two, you should come home for good with Chong San. Wish you well, Your wife Sitou, December 20th #5 To my husband Sik Cheung, We have received the two thousand Yuan that you sent. I only hope that you are healthy and happy in the foreign country. I am wondering what kind of work is Chong San doing. Please urge Chong San to send letters home, we miss him a lot. Your wife Sitou December 26th

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