There's another interesting letter we found among Nettie Bullis's papers, but she is not the writer. It is dated March 1, 1914 and signed "Mrs. Baylord."
In the first paragraph Mrs. Baylord indicates that she is answering Nettie Bullis's letter to her. She then writes about her three cats: Willard, Tiger and Snoopy, and adds that Sniffi is dead. She also writes about gardening and sewing.
Mrs. Baylord mentions Eleanor, a teacher named May Contast and the Ward Boys, as well as Mr. Day (who is a trustee--of what, she doesn't say).
The letter ends:
"With love to you
Mrs. Baylord
This is your stamp thank you just the same"
And then she adds this recipe:
"Taffy or Vinegar Candy
Three cupfuls of sugar, one half cupful water, one half cupful of vinegar. Stir before putting on the stove, but not after, one tablespoonful of butter and teaspoonful of vanilla. Cook until it hardens. Just before removing from the stove stir in a little soda in a few drops of hot water. When cool to handle pull with the tips of the fingers."
So we're asking you to let us know if have any information about any of the people mentioned in this letter.
And if you try the recipe, please let us know how it comes out!
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