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Deceie~r 24, 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Willim -ch.arpvinkel 818 Summit Avenue Rive~r Eidge, New Jersej ear Fr It was very thougctful of you to serndc us your -ood, wishes for Christmas and I assure you we appreciate them. iWe can only make a feeble attempt to express our evaluation of the trouble so many friends like you have taken to evidence their thoughts and I sincerely hope tht the New YEa r will rin yoa u ood health, good fortune and abiding memories of your Texas friends who often think of you. Jlith renewed thanks, I remain Sincerely your 2,