Letter from Benita Florendo to Clemente Florendo Sr. , March 1973

A letter written by Benita Florendo to her uncle Clemente Florendo Sr., his wife, Maria Quintero Florendo, and his children. It was sent from Callao Alecia Isabela, Philippines to Watsonville. Written partially in English and Ilokano, the letter lists all of Benita's sons in order of their age and describes each child. The letter also mentions an exchange of family photographs between the Benita and Clemente. In the letter, Benita expresses the longing that her family feels for Clemente.

Benita Florendo

March 13, 1973

Mary Florendo Perry

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envelope: 6.5 x3.5 inches

letter: 8.25 x 5.25 inches

English

Ilokano

Text

FLO.2021.24

Letter