"Urbanana" probably an echo of his favorite morning announcement at our back door.
Champaign, Illinois.
Oct. 18 - 1916
Mr. Thomas Arkle Clark
- University of Illinois
- Urbanana, Illinois
My dear Mr. Clarke
I droped you this few lines to let you know that Mr. Devine paid me today so I have get my money from him. I am thank you very much, and I remain your very sincery freind
Sam
I held the letter in my hand a long time, thinking. I do business mostly with cultivated, educated people; I wish they were all as thoughtful and courteous as this Italian fruit vender.
October
