The Brinkley argus., 1906-12-21
Brinkley, Ark, Dec. lz, 1906

My papa says for me to write you q letter, so you will know what to bring me for Trismas He says you don't like bad little boys. but think have been dood lately; have been nice and minded my mama and haven't been mean to my little sister in long time.
 hope am not dreedy little boy. but please do bring me little drum and maybe they'll let me be one of the band boys; and 1 want a little train, nice fast one, not like the old Cotton Belt always five hours late; and l want a ball too; and. o, Santa, do bring me one of the little doll buggies at Mr. Brooks store to roll my little baby sister in, and then want tool box too.
 And. dear Santa Claus please come to see my little sisters. They have been so dood. and little. baby sister can't write yet. so, please bring her something nice and cute, cause we like to see her laugh. If you will come and bring us lot of nice things. we will be just as dood and go to bed before dark. am five years old and you have been dood to me every Trismas, so don't fordet us now. Your little boy,
 Bronte Terry.
 Brinkley. Ark. Dec. ". 1906. Dear Santa Claus,
 As it almost Christmas again will write you letter. would be pleased with iron wagon or anything you can bring me. Aud don't forget my broth CT Charles and bring him train. and A. b. C, blocks. And have another littlea baby brother and bring him something. don't know what he wants. And don't forget prince and Lloyd. l don't know what they want. And please Dear Santa Claus, don't forget all poor children whose parents are not able to buy them things Oh! forgot would like some romman candles and sky rockets. and cannon crackers. 1 am going to be smart good boy from now on till Christmas. l wash dishes for mamma very often and mamma says do right well. You know we have no girls at our house and mamma makes US boys help her. We are going 10 have a Christmas tree at the Methodist Church and you can either bring our presents to OUT house or put them on the Christmas tree.
 Your loving little friend Eugene Lawrence. ! Holly Grove Ark. Dec l2, 1906.
 MT. Santa Claus
 Brinkley Ark. Dear Santa
 knsw you are coming to BrinkIev. for papa said so. Please bring me a Igold-neck'ace with cross on it. and a pair of roller-skates. that's all want santa. But fl you have anything for Grandmas and Crandpas. please re- member mine.
 Lurah May Carter. Fayetteville. Ark Dec. Is, 1906. Dear Santa Claus.
 Through the kindness of Mir. Fol- som the little folks are permit cd to write to you again. am going to write though am away up here at Fayetteville. Santa Claus If you vii have any presents left alter visiting all the children down there. would like to have doll and doll dresser, a cradle and some candy. Well Santa that will be all 1 want because 1 don't want to be selfish. Yesterday when I was up in town saw Santa and children were following him. They were very much interested in what he was going to do. will be So glad when Santa Claus day comes for l saw so many Christmas presents for the children. Wishing you safe journey through all your visiting. | Fam one of your earnest little admirers. Lucille Ferguson.
 Memphis Tenn Dec. ?. 1906. Dear Santa Claus
 wish yeu would please bring me little two wteel, little patrol wagon. a little tin wagon. a little boat. and little train that runs by alcohal under "a tunnel.
 Richard c. Weis
 288 McLemore Ave I Memphis Tam Dec, 4. 1906 Dear Santa Claus
 Y Win you please b:ing me 2 i've T heel violin big wagon big wat ship train runs on track tire en- gine hose wagon story oook 2 game of tiddle wil.k q Christmas And that will be au.
 csofSs Tiancis.