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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

large tea set. and a dress for my
doll. will 20 TO bed soon, and WIZ
peep. From your little girl, <..~,S =
Dear st. Clause:
thought would tell you what want.
n silk handkerchief, pare Of hoes, 49,
please bring me little. lamp slooe
INV lamp. an ali-day sucker, some cane
and nuts. and frecrackers Ibat =
i,st now for me. but IL II don't take AZ
bring mother and father something. ~
YOU have anything left, please tasS
something to some poor children.
BY dear. sweet Santa Clause; ~,
MAUDE cRUTCHFTELsD.
Dear Santa Claus: .1'
I thought ! would write you
note TO let you know what 1 won't &c.,
I want a bicycle and horn. don't tele&
IL Is asking TO much Please 90 NOT W
get : "'' - = JESSE horton
Dear Santa Clause:
I am getting TO be q large GIRL ene
want only a few things. want minesa
a pair of gloves writing desk anu
pair Of rubbers. Don't forget tothsoy
lloa west Clay street. i am your ntenos
PEARL CLAYTON
Dear Santa Clause.
1 want you to bring me linton CON
| a small writing desk, set OF disness
| and q set OF furniture, and my Dig eou
1 dress up nice. LEILA bLANnSs
| Dear Santa Clause:
| want you to bring me gold ring 3
bracelet. q gold watch and chain. . nee
chain. and my large doll dressed over;
boy doll. HAZEL FAOD~o1>H
Dear Santa Clause: -.
| heard that you was very poor this
| year. and all ! viii ask for a box OF
noncrackers and some candy and hgss
and some nuts. Don't forget 10 con.s
live at SOl east Broad street. Your Hts
boy. JIM DAo-'-
Dear Santa Claus:
| 7 wish YOU would bring me tea SET,
DOH baby. lots of candy, and any'ninS
YOU think I would like; you Know o,.s
what TO bring me. Don't forget my nusA
'e'' W w EDITH sAvILLn
| Dear Santa Claus:
| want you to bring me a DOOR, ory
and a car / am a little girl, ana M
name is Grace Saville, and i've a. ia's
west Main.
Dear Santa Claus:
please bring me cocoanut. pistot'
and a hall. black like a walnut, TO pounce
nm in the air yds. tall; also, bring IL
some candy and nuts from Baltimore ano
Richmond. / forgot--I want 30 boxes "
cans for my pistol. Your little frienu,
w. p. HAZLEGRoVH'
Dear Santa Clause:
4 please. SAINT Claus. send Christina
tree,
D A dou and trunk for me:
= some TOYS and ribbons and a cnime'
d This ends my little rhyme.
e From your little friend, yuv
I ANNIE KUNkEt<
Dear Santa Claus.
want a keep all dressed with a ma
on. and one for sister. too; ana iiv ,,
y hats. and dresses for the bige oo,is
I checker-board parchesi board. and "a
o HE that / can fold up and put away,
g oi' '""' MARIE HARwoODs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
THOSE SLIPPERS.

IT'S now that hubby finds. alacks
His stockings are most hole-y.
Because his wife at other Work
Is now employed SOLELY.
She measures. knits and bites avi
thread,
Using her teeth as nippers.
BECAUSE her pastor sure must get
His pair of Christmas slippersl
Baltimore World.
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to bring me dolls chamber set,
dining-room and tea set. and large
doll; n box OF paints. a dolls trunk, and
a set OF furs. consisting of a collarett,
mum. and cap; large dolls trunk with
clothes, and a dolls peano. and a little
girl paper-doll set. and a little carpet
sweeper. Please don't forget
Your little girl. AIKEN.
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Don't forget TO come to
nnnr santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
II IS very near Christmas now, ana l
,binl[ T had better write my letter. ana
ask YOU to please remember me. l woulu
like to have a rifle OF goat and sulkey.
and my stocking will be on the rlsnI
hand of the mantle, and hope you VIII
nj It full of candy and nuts, and any
thing that YOU have to spare that Is good.
please don't forget to bring some pop
crackers and devil chasers, and as large
a horn as you can bring little boy
Years old. and hope that is not asking
too much of you Good-by, Santa. Please
don't forget 10 come. Your little ooy,
uo' ASHBY JONES.
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,>,nnnn11crIoN DECLINED.

INTRODULIION .,,-.
Mr.. struckile Cat the chris.' a.,s
tree party)-Mr Doolin. allow mo
70 present my wife to you.
Mr.. Doolin with laughter oorn
~ many drinks)-Excuse me- sor.
hu, OF niver accept Christmas git.s
from strangers. sor'-Ne"
Journal.
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HE 70 R1aHr UP TO DATE.

HE rs RIGHT UP TO DATE.
"Up TO date!" said Santa Ciaua
"well, ratherl" @sA
He rang UP his polar stables.
Hello! Hellol" he shouted. Run
out that new reindeerless motor
sleigh. OLAF The children are walt
ing. Up TO date! Just watch me
while mote!"--New York Journal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

,e,ry. but I wish you would bring me
n,ot,v set ring. Dear Santa, l hope
-, win not forget my papa. i wish
IAN would send him q suit Of clothes.
pear santa please rember my mother
,sb you would send her wrappr
nice pair OF shoes. and please do
81. forget our servant. wish you would
~, her two nice aprons and anything
y ,is -, mat YOU can bring will be thankfully
.,.eived. 1 remain your little friend,
, ,~t1s 10 hear from you on Nmas.day,
ho''"A MAY HOLLOWAY.
pear Santa Claus;
want a express wagon, and gun,
md pair Of roller stakes, and some
andy, and some mutt ana hreWorA'
co., Your dear little boy
MORTON MARKS,
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Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa Clause:
Papa Is going to send letter TO Santa
Clause, and he said he Is going to give
me Christmas tree. / want gun,
drum. boat football. race-horse, and
wagon. a pony. Noah Ark. three books.
horn. rabbits, box OF tools. games, and
box OF blocks. Know / am going TO
bed and sleep well, morning. and get up,
and go TO my stockings to see what
Santa Clause left me. Your friend.
4 CASSIE.
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REFLECTION OF A BAcHELoH.ss
The good people that think e -
wicked 10 let their children BELIEVE:
In a Santa Claus are probably tne
same ones that tell them II tney 80
the crusts they viii make thsis eaax
curl.--New York Press.
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PAINLESS THEN.

Algy-Do you want to please nef
Nanette-Yes. love.
Algy--Then give your father sons
eidsrdown footwear for a Christmas
gift.--New York Journal.
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LONG AND SHORT OF TT

She-Deary. how long for scale
skin sack for q Christmas gift this
winter! s
He-And how short am THU win.
Ter, ducky.-Chicago Record.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Clause:
l would like safta, a football. a cap
pistle. some Brownie stamps. and a
couple of games that / can play with
often. j study my lessons. You can
pick out what games you think would
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Nrvrp WOULD BE MISSED

NEVER WOULD BE MissS
slf rnistietoe went out Of use. .
sr'Isald. chow you wcuie miss VIZ
800 with rosuish eye
She made reply
In accents low;
rob, ] don't know; IS
You'd mad sone other eooo
70 eall en- IA ~ kiss usi y
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RICHMOND LEWIS CRAWFORD.

Please. Dear Santa Claus, bring me
patrol wagon and police suit and
banjo. and II you have time, please fix
my old train over, and some candy in
my stocking. and just few popcrackers.
Now, l know you will bring them for
me. l ask God for the money every
night when I say my prayers to pay for
them. From your little boy.
EDWIN TUCKER.
Please bring me a yellow kid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
y li'llo wv DECATUR pATTON.
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus: ~.
Nov little sister is two small 10 write,
and will do IL for her. She wants
doT that can shut her eyes and a car
Tiage TO ride It in. Her name is
ZADELL ]. TURNER,
211 w. IL street, Manchester, va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
1 am very glad Christmas viii soon be
here. You will soon begin your work.
Please bring me lots of nice things.
Your friend, EDWIN PERLSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa CIdUs. t,,
when you come to bring my toys wish WISH
Won would give me iron horse ana
wagon. and a story book, and also prlhs
some popcrackers. Fill my stocken Win
candys and nuts. 1 am going TO sleep a.
eipht O'Clock, and will not peep. Dom.
forget TO come. I will tell you where
live l live on Sycamore street. huinper
ten.
i0"' ''' DECATUR DATToN.
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Dear Santa Claus:

am just going to let you know what
/ would like 10 have Christmas pair
OF ice skates and a book, a scrap-book,
and some candy and nuts. That's about
all. Good-by. I must stop now.
Your afectionate friend, GEORGE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Manchester, Va


Dear Santa CIaWH: .,o.
want a Christmas-tree and bracelet
and a handkerchief, and some nuts anu
candy, and oranges. and appless:, AS l
have no more to write, as L Will close
49,, letter MARIE GILL,
my 2OS w. IA st.
Don't forget TO come to my house'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Daar Santa Claus.

though l would write to you and ten
Won what I wanted. l want MUS
twenty-five cent doll and a story Dook,
and a tea set and some popcracKers, anu
a fish game. When you come doh IU ls
70 fiji my stockings with cahdy' "hei'
YOU come I'll be in bed.
From your little girl, rro>,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

pyer-what were you doing =
that pawnshop9
Duell--Getting ready Tor Cnnssf
mas.--Town Topics.
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naor Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus: ,o
live at 1917 Taylor street. and 1 hope
vop won't forget me. / have been good
little girl at school. and have been tne
head of my class ever since the begin
ming of the session. Now, think that
a. reaI good for a little girl years DID,
and I wish you would bring me a nice
doll baby and a little iron and great
hie table, and a tea set, and my stocking
is real deep, and I hope you VIII Mi II
with candy and good things. now, -, 4
hone I haven't been too greedy WI,
90 10 bed soon Christmas-eve, 50 S
81 come early. Good-by. From your
little girl. ALLIE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dsar santa

rInsso bring me some toys and cakes
,snav and fireworks Goodbye,
~" ANNIE FLEMING.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
XMAS PREPARATION.

7 XMAS PREPARATION.
Tommy-Ain't you goin to hans
MP yer stookin fer Christmas?ia1f
; Robbie-Naw. But I'm goin to 90
TO six difrent Sunday schools,--
Town Topics.
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Richmond. Va, Dec. 6. l&

Richmond. Va, Dec. s. 1897.
Dear Santa Clause:
WIN you bring me rife, please ano a
sled some candies, and to be sure soihe
negro toes. From your little FRIEND,
heei0 WARD BAGBY.
Oh,I almost forgot. my address Is lid
west cary ST.. Richmond. va
P s. No. 1--WE have little sister, we
call little Dee. If you don't believe shes
sweet. come and see, and leave her can
dies-1, 2, and g.
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FILLED THE BILL.

FILLED THE BILL
Write me a New Years ODE. .......-
said the man IN the cChrissm'
oasN Sra -
..r-or 81 all the christmases gone
by. .t.,rr
with ali their bills. I'm certain -,
Never owed so much In my nIe.
- Atlanta Constituuon>- !
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus: ,,..,-.,., -,
have tried to be a good little girl MI
t,a vear and go TO school, and always
know my lesson nicely, SO l %is m i XTa
would please bring me nice ooll Iiho
Won brought Maude Vashon last Xmas,
table and stove, and some popcrachels.
will not ask for eny more, 1or ~
have so meny little childreh 10 c,,n,,s
nc 20 co good-by. dear old Santa Claus
- Ioys 1ittIe IOTvTIE MAY STEINLElN.
p s-Don't forget my home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear San Claus: ala ,o., oc-
- and I have got little brother
:, ,9o months old. / want you bring me
81 EXPRESS Wagon and a Sleigh want
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus
l wish you would please bring me
muff, mink, a new pair OF shoes pair OF
hid gloves. and a suit OF doll furniture,
and nv doll dressed over. Please, don't
forget 10 come. Your friend,
MAGGIE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
AS It Is near Christmas thought ]
would write you asletter. | have en-
deavored to be good girl this year. and
j Thought 1 would ask you TO remember
me as you 20 around. i will appreciate
any preasent Of small value you choose
10 give me. Hoping that you will not
forget me, am, as ever,
Your little friend.
NELLIE HARRIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa: vn Ped
Riding Hood book, football, nice caii n,; /;
nuts oranges. popcrackers, dynamite ana %
Roman candles. 1 will be good BOY IL
Won bring me these good things. l i've
in a red house, right by my graIuni@ o.
THOMAS WILLARD NObhS'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa CIause;
| do hope you will not forget to come
IN see me. l want a bicycle, pair of
skates. and sled. 1 am sure we enjoyed
Won coming TO see US Xmas at school.
we want YOU to come again. Now, you
can't miss my house, for it has large
sycamore tree. From your dear friend.
FERRABA BAGBY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus: III,
,,o, and tell you what l want this
war You may bring me a nice doll that
soas 20 sleep. and a nice doll carriage,
s suS1 a pair of gloves. and some nice
INDY and nuts. My little sister, Ruth.
u .ants a doll that goes to sleep. and she
wants a doll carriage, and pair OF
white gloves. and some candy and some
nuts ! win 60 to bed at o'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

l want you TO come this. l am going TO
look for you. l will look
ANNIE j. BRADY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
naar Santa C1a1lSp.

Dear Santa Clause:
1 want little neck-chain and pretty
picture-book and doll, and little candy
and figs and OATS. Don't forget to come.
Ny name Is
MABEL, YARBROUGH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
I want you to bring me little toy gun,
little wagon, with a horse hitched to IT,
little boat, the Devil in the box, back
age of Roman candles, some popcrackers,
candy, nuts. and a orange
ROBT. J. THROCKMORTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
n.sr santa Claus:

49,. mama took me down town to-day
- vour TOYS. and I wish you would
.sso hiring ne drum Ike you have
,~,hcp's store, with a pretty flag on
"a toot-toot cars, tool chest, and
,Vfre red chair, a horn, and popgun;
"a nlease don't forget 10 bring some
.,.,r nice for my baby sister. Your little
LINWOOD STOCKMAR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

am a little girl 10 years old. / would
like 10 have a teaset and nice doL, anu az.
a game of some kind. thank you DE- tO
these. and a book. / live at ~ .. ,IT ,"0
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

l would like very much 10 have nice
bicycle and bicycle tools for my Christ
mas gift. OF course. II can't get that
1 will just have 10 do without it. II l
don't get that / will take anything
get Don't you think that Is the best
way7 / am wearying for Christmas to
come, to see II l get what / ask you for.
Please do not forget me.
Your loving friend,
]. ELSIE HARDY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
uApDEP WORK.

HARDER WORK.
ouizzer--W What are you goins "
do when the football seasons overY (
Half Back-Act as guide In de-!
partment store during the Cnr7e.s
mas rush.--san Francisco Examss
per.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus: - u.,,a
want YOU to bring me nice niue
-" canon for Christmas, and also a
nice NJ ~s' pair OF nice kid gloves, lined win
aanteI inside that will keep my HANDS
m warm and a dozen of baby-wakers. and
wa u,cs hook bag and a nice bycic.e; and
: will Will hang my stocking up; and be sure SUR,
mt lots OF nice things In II. l wiz
pro,nes YOU that 1 will not open my eyes
~ ~ ali. and will go TO bed at eaght o'clock
From your loving little boy. Good,Dy'
fio"' WILLIE THALHlMER,
1907 west Grace street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear ga nta Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
Will you please bring me Xmas a bycy-
Gle, a horn, a enjine, a drawing-siate,
baseball and bat nice game called
lotto. and a lot of fireworks and nuts and
candies. From one of your little boys,
LESLIE DAVIS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa Clause: - shove, and
hncSet q little wagon, a little sheep anu
two nice little dogs like NICK ~ ~. anu mu
VARY NJ. And something nice LOT NY
Mary Chapel. Your little girl, ,,r
20 so. Cherry st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa CIause'
Resure to come and see me this Xmas.
Our chimney is large enough for a horse
N walk I'D and down. l hope you wont
GET frozen, poor man. want tricicie
ond a doll. Our roof is very nat and
vour deer can climb 1t easy. l am seven
Years old. From your little girl,
VERA BAGBY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa clause:

Dear santa ClauSe' -,
am a little boy just years Old L
want YOU to bring me lot or pretty
things. Please, Sanity, bring me wnee'
barrer and drum, candy. nuts popcracK-
ars and eny thing that you can. Your
little boy, hObbAD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
noor Santa Claus:

Du there are SO many children that ex-
,oo, presents from you, l want you "
bring me only a book-bag, soldier suit
q magnifying glass, and popcraGK9rH:;
Your little friend, ROBBIE VILLAS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
JoUcILE PFAFF.

Ny Dear Santa Claus:
/ want you to bring me paVy a,,
rage, a large doll; tan poche ar
.nnbIa iike mama's; a china tea SET
large size: table. a pair of gloves. Please
hiring them. Goodbye. From your nt'ie
o o,r, '" JULIA GOTTRELL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Denr Santa Claus:

Dear SANTA tlduSs
Xmas has come. and will tell you what
want. I want a jumper and norm
that will blow real lowd whip for my
goat. and harness for my goat, and Dear
Santa. l want my jumper red, II you
have any, and l want popcrackers ana
other fireworks, and a suit OF ciothes'
From a good little boy
HARRY MORRIsSETT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa CIdUS.
wish you would please bring me
bracelet, two games, book ana any
thing else that you choose 10 prlng'
live at No. south First street, ana my
80 &c JOSIE BASS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santalaus:
please bring me a bycicle some games
and books, and lots Of good Things, anu
obliee. MARION SEWART BRAN|h'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
Xmas has come. and will tell you what
l want. | want a pair of kid gloves and
a nice trunk and nice, pure-gold ring
and nice bank for my money. and
everything you bring me that is nice for
me. and oblige a good little girl in Swans
boro'. HATTIE b. MORRlSSEII.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me train, Jack in
handbook, and checkers-b board, tree, nuts,
candy. and fruit. Your little boy,
HENRY c. MESSERSCHMIDT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
1 would like to have gossamer; NICE
strong umbrella. pair Of rubbers. a
mink. a pair Of kid gloves, some candy
and nuts, and some fireworks. That is
all want, so l will close my letter So
good-by. ALMA Z. SIONE-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Richmond, Va.

Dear Santa Claus:
please bring me school companion
cot would like a doll, new dress,
and shoes, and lunch box. and solo
ring. Well, Santa, / have to little pro,
ther-Arthur and Albert. l nope W.
will come TO see them. TO. nope '"''
will find you well and happy.
Your little friend. consry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa Clause:
am a little boy years old, and as
YOU have got so many children to give
TO. wont ask for much. Pleas bring me
q nice game and book, candy nuts
and some fireworks. and eny thing else
you choose. Your little boy.
RAY MONTGOMERY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
7 have been good girl. VIII you pring
me a doll and carriage, and great.
big bag OF candy, and anything else you
will give me9 From your little giri. ,. be
sure to come and sure to bring me nttie
and a small bag Of nuts. Your niue gir''
anu KATIE FALLS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Clause:
please bring me a CESSNA and UNI
hra,,a and some canday and nuts ana
cakes and apples. Good-by. Santa Clause
yonr friend, Jamie POWERS.
'ou' 25 S. Cherry st.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa Clause: ha
don't know how much money ! nave
In INV hank. but want you to bring me
a nice pair earrings. and a big don, Una.
will go to sleep. and some nice cio,hes
10 put on It, Don't forget all tna' h'se
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
wish YOU would bring me ring, and
Won NAV bring me just what you Ike
hut 7 don't know exactly what l want.
I wish you would bring me another fairy
tale book. but just what else you ike
Won NAV bring me. l don't want any
more TOYS. so give them to some one else.
We'll. | will close. With love TO santa
C,o,se From JOSIE WOODSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

want belly-buss sled for Chrestms
JOSE RAMOS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
Please bring me a little kick-up doll, q
paper doll and a candy cane. L won't ask
for too much, because / want the little
poor children to have a merry Christmas.
/ am afraid II ask for too much there
will not be enough for all, so give the
poor children the most.
Your little friend.
ALICE HURT THOMPSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
near Santa Clause:

want a sleigh, some furs, ring ano
doll hat. and lots Of other things, DuS DO
times are hard, will only ask lor 49,
four. Now please let me ma theih ""e-
I wake up Christmas morhlhs, anu
sbaII he a very happy little girl. My
s iidt BEJLAH WEST,
and live at No. 1925 west Cary street.
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19
Dear Santa Clause:

Dear Santa Clause;
Please bring me a doll that can walk,
some story-books, a nice game, a tea set.
and some candy. nuts, oranges, and iigs.
Your little friend, FAY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus:
/ want a blank book and a work-box
and a green pocket book, and some
candy and nuts, and a orange.
LUCY THROCKMORTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Clause:
Please bring me a nice book. box OF
candy. and a doll baby. Yours truly,
ROSALIND JENNINGS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-19

Dear Santa Claus ,,,r
Please bring me box Of tools a PAR
Of oyeralls, a sled, suit or soluiet
Clothes a box of paints, and a box OF
chalA' A01' Julian MCCARTHY.