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Big Six · 05-29-2003, 02:02 PM

227 Elm Street
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Mr. William Carrigan
145 Bowdoin Street
Worcester, Massachusetts

December 22, 1909

Dear Bill,

A Merry Christmas to you and to your wife! You told me to write to you if anything of note happened during the winter months, and to remember you at Christmas. This letter will serve both purposes.

I took the bonus we won for the World's Series and put it to use in two different ways. The first was to purchase an automobile, which I had promised myself I would do if we took home a the winner's share of the Series dough. I bought a brand-new Hupmobile roadster, for which I paid $750. I am not an expert on such matters, but the car has a four-cylinder engine which generates 20 horsepower. The car seats two passengers, which leads nicely into my next, and most important, bit of news.

Another portion of my bonus went to a local jeweler, to purchase a diamond ring for my fiancee! Yes, my friend, you read correctly. Last week I proposed marriage to Sarah, and she was crazy enough to accept! We are planning to marry next October, late enough in the month that if we play in the Series again, there will be no conflict. I would very much like to pay for a honeymoon trip with another Series bonus.

How is your wrist feeling? Of course, you have my very best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, so that you will be behind the bat when the season opens next April. Charlie Armbruster filled in marvelously for you, and Charlie is a fine fellow, but even he understands he is only holding the position until you are back in playing condition once again. Knowing you, you are probably chopping wood and shoveling coal, and risking another injury. Take some of that bonus and pay some husky local lad to do those things for you! Tell him it will strengthen him so that he can one day take your position, if need be.

I will close now, as my family and Sarah's are off to a Christmas gathering. We will be singing and enjoying a large meal, and it would only be more festive if you and your wife were with us. Please write soon and let me know how things are progressing with you.

Again, a very Merry Christmas!

Your pal,
Pat

05-29-2003, 02:02 PM	#64 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,410 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91x in 73 posts	A memorable offseason 227 Elm Street Stockbridge, Massachusetts Mr. William Carrigan 145 Bowdoin Street Worcester, Massachusetts December 22, 1909 Dear Bill, A Merry Christmas to you and to your wife! You told me to write to you if anything of note happened during the winter months, and to remember you at Christmas. This letter will serve both purposes. I took the bonus we won for the World's Series and put it to use in two different ways. The first was to purchase an automobile, which I had promised myself I would do if we took home a the winner's share of the Series dough. I bought a brand-new Hupmobile roadster, for which I paid $750. I am not an expert on such matters, but the car has a four-cylinder engine which generates 20 horsepower. The car seats two passengers, which leads nicely into my next, and most important, bit of news. Another portion of my bonus went to a local jeweler, to purchase a diamond ring for my fiancee! Yes, my friend, you read correctly. Last week I proposed marriage to Sarah, and she was crazy enough to accept! We are planning to marry next October, late enough in the month that if we play in the Series again, there will be no conflict. I would very much like to pay for a honeymoon trip with another Series bonus. How is your wrist feeling? Of course, you have my very best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, so that you will be behind the bat when the season opens next April. Charlie Armbruster filled in marvelously for you, and Charlie is a fine fellow, but even he understands he is only holding the position until you are back in playing condition once again. Knowing you, you are probably chopping wood and shoveling coal, and risking another injury. Take some of that bonus and pay some husky local lad to do those things for you! Tell him it will strengthen him so that he can one day take your position, if need be. I will close now, as my family and Sarah's are off to a Christmas gathering. We will be singing and enjoying a large meal, and it would only be more festive if you and your wife were with us. Please write soon and let me know how things are progressing with you. Again, a very Merry Christmas! Your pal, Pat