1983, August: Two notes from Jay to G&H
Two thank-you notes from Jay. “I just got another paper route (morning) and our Japanese exchange student is pretty nice.”
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1984, January 10: Note from Jay to G&H
A thank-you note after visiting George and Helen. “thank-you very much for putting us up/putting up with us”
1984, January 15: Letter from Peter to G&H
A thank-you note from Peter after our visit. “thank you so much not only for your putting [up with us / us up] for a week, but for your loving & thoughtful presents/presence.”
1984, January 19: Letter from Peter to G&H
Peter sympathizes with a burn that George or Helen had recently experienced, and tells them that Johrei would have helped. “So sorry to hear of your burn, I know it is one of the most painful injuries.”
1984, April 8: Letter from Jed to G&H
A thank-you note from me, and a request for a scarf. “several of my friends in a club I belong to have long, woolly scarves and when I ask where to get one, they say they had them knitted by relatives.”
1984, August 22: Letter from Jay to G&H
Jay describes what he’s been up to and what his plans are for the impending school year, which will be his first year of high school. “I have been doing four to five paper routes, and I’ve been making a lot of money, so I’ve decided to start saving for a car.”
1984, December 22: Letter from Jay to G&H
Jay writes to George about football and the impending Super Bowl. “Stanford Stadium is just down the street, and a few friends and I are going to hang around the stadium on Super Sunday.”
1984, December 29: Letter from Jay to G&H
A thank-you note from Jay, plus more about sports. “My friends and I are going to go to the pizza parlor today, get a couple of large pizzas, and see the Niners and the Giants game.”
1985, January 16: Letter from Peter to G&H
Peter writes about what he’s up to, his job at GRiD, and how he spends his time. “that Sunday NY Times crossword is the one I like best, and it usually satisfies me for a week.”
1985, February 26: Letter from Jay to G&H
A thank-you note from Jay. “I ran a 5:11 mile in the time trials, which is pretty good for a preseason time, especially since I’m only a freshman.”