The Bannock Pocatello, Idaho May 19, 1908 My Dear Bertie: I got here this morning about 6:30 from Rock Springs, Wyo., after a restless night’s ride, and today have been nursing a dull neuralgia, did not attempt to do any business. Tonight I am feeling about normal and will hustle tomorrow. I went to P.O. the first thing and got the mail you addressed to me here, including your letters of the 13th & 15th. How surprised and sorry I was to hear of our little baby boy’s illness, but from what you told me, I am not alarmed, as I feel sure you will let him have your undivided attention and not allow him to get cold, and if such is the case, having the measles so young will be the best thing for him. Of course you have no idea how he got them. But it is sufficient to know he got them somehow. I enjoyed your letters so much after the long wait between the last one. You mentioned how long it had been since I left on this trip. I left Spokane April 16th at 11 p.m. for Anaconda, Mont., and while it has not been so many days yet, to me it seems months ago. The days since I have seen your dear face have been strenuous ones to me and while I have been busy I have thought many, many times each day of my dear ones at home. I have already written you how I enjoyed my Denver trip and will always think of it with pleasure, as it surely was a pleasant trip all around, and my only regret was that you could not have shared it with me. I am taking your advice about getting the best out of my “stirring around,” and am not losing thought of the fact that it may not last always. I don’t think there have been any important features of my going that I have let pass unheeded, and I have gained lots of information that I hope will be beneficial to me hereafter. Do you think I look “fat” in my Denver photo? Mel said pulling the scales at 160 lbs., which is not so bad for your little old man. I enjoyed your “May” clipping and think the sentiment was applicable to your case and mine. I am enclosing you a clipping, while not of a sentimental character, will nevertheless be of interest to you, as it is in reference to our native state, and mentions dear old Grafton, W. Va. The weather here today is damp, and quite cold but no snow. Reminds me of our W. Va. rainy cold spell in May, which probably accounted for my neuralgia. Now my dear, I shall be very anxious to hear from you as to Harrison’s progress with the measles, and I do hope no complications may arise to cause any serious trouble. With your usual good care I feel he will come out all right. I am glad to hear Carol is getting along nicely, and hope that you are just recovering from your rheumatism. Assuring you of my sharing your anxiety in your worry over Harrison and hoping all well and well soon, Lovingly, your husband, Geo. W.D. Lots of hugs & kisses for you all.