April 26, 1916 - Friday night I’ll have the pleasure of riding the goat.

This letter is filled with all sorts of interesting information about government and Joe's involvement with the Freemasons. He keeps up his sense of humor and the news of his life.

Wednesday

Dear Helen,

Tonight our Republican Town Committee holds a special meeting. Tomorrow night the Warden and Burgesses will be addressed at a special meeting by their Borough Counsel on the requirements and needs of the *New City, and what action should be taken preparatory to its inception, especially regarding such municipal problems as taxation, housing, financial system, and organization of various boards. Friday night I’ll have the pleasure of riding the goat, and expect it will be a case of “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” “Along the Rocky Road to Dublin”. Have made no dates for Saturday evening. Oh yes, I had an opportunity of gong to Richmond and the Pines in Carolina; but since it meant but a few hours stay and a quick trip back, I wasn’t very keen about railroading these days, when it’s impossible to take a little time to do the work properly.

That New York case looks like a settlement. Counsel told me today that they wanted our best figures and they would try to adjust the matter. Guess you’ll have to see “Justice” for a court scene if that materializes.

You intimated a short note would be desirable. Is this short enough?

Sincerely,

Joe
* From what I can figure the city he is speaking of is Shelton, CT. It became incorporated in 1915 and this was most likely part of that history.

The next letter is May 2.