Note: The text of this letter may also be found on page 60 in Dear People, edited by Denice Stephenson (Berkeley, Calif.: Heyday Books, 2005).

 

 

May 25, 1974

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

In the event of my death, I, Marceline M. Jones, would like for Carolyn Layton to take over the mothering responsibilities of my children. I would, in fact, hope she could move into the house and fill any void my absence might leave.

 

May 25, 1974                                                                                                  /s/ Marceline M. Jones

 

Witness: Name: /s/ Esther Mueller

Adress: 7600 E. Road

Witness: Name: /s/ Joyce A. Parks

7750 East Road

Redwood Valley,

Calif. 95470