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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 05/23/1910

    1214 S. Mass. Ave.

    Sedalia, Mo.

    May 23, 1910

    My Dear Boy,

    We got your two good letters with so much good news that we scarcely know what is the matter. How thankfull if not proud we aught to be over your success. I think I can see the bright beams on your face when you was selected for the place over so many who no doubt had used all manner of devices to get the place. It looks to me now that the whole world was before you with instructions to go in and take it. You will certainly have good chance to show what is in you. I often think of what you said last summer, "I will give him all that is in me. And I will be the happiest boy on earth if I can get that job." The first is an accomplished fact. The second I hope is true. I think when you get it deffinately from Dr. Cushing I would like to have it inserted in the Sentinel so that people can see it.

    Well you have finaly got us guessing a whole lot about quitting, moveing, etc. Your instructions are no doubt right. But it is going to require nerve to do it. We have talked over the matter since your letter and at present we think it best to remain as at present until you come home. However, Mama will tell you all about it in her letter as she knows best.

    I thought about you the other morning. I had about 200 MSU students on No. 5 for points south. Well everything is about the same on the road. Except we had a very bad wreck in Boonville Yard yesterday morning. I did not get home till about 2 PM as No. 3 could not get by.…

    Yesterday I saw the man I told you about some time ago that got hurt in wreck and who is partly paralized. He is just settling up with the Co. He wanted to know when you would be home. He said he would like you to examine him. I told him he had better get pass and go to Baltimore. He said if their was no danger in delays he would wait and let you examine him and if you thought they could do him any good he would go to Baltimore for operation.

    Your affectionate Father

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