Sajikkol, Seoul,
October 9, 1934.
Dear father abd mother:
My last letter was dated wrong; I got one
day ahead of the calendar. Before I finished I realized my mistake,
and meant to correct the date before mailing, but forgot it. i also
failed to enclose the little plant. And I found another letter here
of yours mailed Aug2 29, which with-the one mailed Sept. 13which
came just a day or two ago, makes five I have received now.  Thank
you for your birthday greetings. I always feel that birthdays are
celebrated in tht  wrong waiy, however. It seems to me the parents
are the ones who should be remembered on the birthday, and not the
person whose birthday it is.  If there is any honor attached to
the occasion, it belongs to them. You have done everything for me,
and no one could have had better advantages and a happier home.
And now while speaking of birthdays, I am
reminded that it is not too early + o be mentioning the eighth of
November,  ^hat day in 1869 has proved to be a happy one not onl^
to the home in Columbia but to the home at Bonnivue and countless
other homes far and wide. I trust ^Tou will live, mother, to bless
many more for years to come, and keep strong and happy yourself.
That stamp picturing Old Faithful is a very
beautiful one, I think.  I know you were interested also In seeing
it, for the picture means so much more now to us after seeing it.
It hardly looked natural though, without the hundreds of people
lined up and sitting on the logs about the sides.  I'd like to get
a copy of the stamp with a cancellation that does not disfigure it
so much, although this one was not bad. If you have more, try
sticking it upside down and a half inch or so down from the top
of the envelope.
Bishop Moore arrived yesterday morning in
Se'oul about twelve hours earlier than expecfed. He was introduced
to the Korean General Conference in session at the Seminary, and
make a few remarks.  I went up to speak to him at the recess period
during the morning session, and he called me "Victor" as soon as he
saw me. He Is famous for remembering names, you know. He said he
saw you at Trinity when he spoke there, and said you were well. A
large crowd gathered, he said, and he had a good meeting. He is to
be here only "a few days, and then will go on to China for their
Conference.  Am glad you gave me his date for Korea-- Nov. 15— as
I was thinking of goinc to Manchuria ^bout that time.  It is not
settled yet whether I a^ to go there; it depends on whether I hear
anything'more from there. He was asked to stop here for a brief
visit on his way to China on account of the General Conference being
in session now. He is to preach tonight for the Conference.
Don't try to do too much for your boarder.
She will be satisfied with what you would have ordinarily, I think.
People in the city cannot set the abundance of fresh fruits and
vegetables tha+ vou always have, and Bonnivue fare will seem a real
treat, I am sure, even if you don' * have a lot of extra things.
Wish I could have gotten better acquainted
with the Currier boys.  I feel sorry for them*  From what you say,