February 10, 1905

Stationery from The Alvarado, Albuquerque, NM.

Feb 10, 1905

Dear friend Rose:

Will write you just a short note as a valentine.

My brother leaves K.C. to-night and will probably be working on the NYC in about 10 days. Mr. Cheney (the boss at K.C.) asked me if I intended returning east. I told him that I wanted to be where I could make some money and so far had not been making it on the Santa Fe. He asked me to stay for a while implying that he intended arranging so I would be able to make some money. But he will need to move in that direction some time this month or I may not stay. I felt complimented at his requesting me to stay as I hardly expected that he had discovered my ability (?) Ha! Ha!

Just met a young Syracuse neighbor of mine. He is living in a tent just outside the city line. Has been in the west about 2 years, living 1 year here. He came out for his health and is looking first rate. His folks are quite wealthy so he has nothing to do except kill time and makes a study of medicine. Was very glad to meet some one he knew at home. So was I.

Write oftener,

Max