Charles B Strain; Homestead, Pa (P. Garvey Dry Goods and Furnishings stationary; Homestead, Pa.; P. & A. Phone 216-2); August 9^th, 1911

Dear Uncles,

I am at a loss to know why you remain so long in silence. Did you receive the letter which I wrote you some months ago? That one was a reply to the latest communication I had from you. Evidently circumstances were so that you could not spare time to write me, for I will know that you would have done so sooner.

Mr. Garvey I suppose paid you a visit while he was in Ireland this summer; at least he intended to do so, should time and conditions permit. If you met him while he was there he and you undoubtedly had a good, long, friendly conversation. I am awaiting his return and expect him here August 14^th if not sooner.

Leo is now in San Francisco and George is in New York City. I myself as am yet in Homestead and feel fairly well satisfied to stay here, at least for a sufficient period to determine whether it is to my advantage to so do.

Business conditions in this country today are in such a state that I feel bad to talk about them; worse than at any time since I came out here.

The intense heat which we have had this summer has been almost unbearable simply no let up to it, and prospect are that it will remain with us for quite a considerable time.

R.S. Graham left here last week for Ireland. He will likely call to see you while there. Did you recognize the person on the enclosed paper when you first looked at it? This is one of the latest, taken about four weeks ago. I feel ashamed to send it as it is not very good yet it will convey to you an image of what I look like at present.

Shall be on my vacation when you are reading this. I intend going to Atlantic City for ten or twelve days. Certainly I am in bad need of a rest, continuous confinement is tiresome; worse than working on a farm. Fresh air is at a premium to me, however I expect to get a goodly share of it when I go. Wish I had the money and I could get the necessary time to go over to see you. I surely would enjoy the trip and would delight in seeing you again.

Crops I suppose have been good with you this year, when I think of those happy days I spent on the farm during my boyhood years it makes me feel like a boy again and I wish they were back again.

Everybody here is well, also in New York, Chicago and San Francisco likewise to my best knowledge.

Hope this shall find you all in good health also all friends around and in Creevy.

Kindly convey to all of them my best regards and sincerest wishes.

With love and God’s blessing to each and every one of you I remain

Your Loving Nephew

C B Strain