Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 March 1900 — He Likes Western Canada. [ARTICLE]

He Likes Western Canada.

Duhamel. Jan. 24,1W0. Dear Sir and Friend—We had a lucky trip, made good connections and got to Wetaskiwln Monday afternoon; stayed there all night, bought a pony and saddle for the boy and hired a three-seated rig for the balance of us and got home to dinner next day; caught the boys cleaning up and getting ready to come after us. Wednesday the snow was all gone and we had bare ground and bright sunshine for a month and it has been pleasant weather ever since. The ground is frozen about two fleet, and about six Inches of snow, just enough for good sleighing. We had one cold spell in December. The thermometer went down to 32 below aero, but we did not suffer with the cold at all. We have worked every day all winter. Are all well and feeling well. Have built a log house 18x18, two log stables 16x18, and are now busy on a well. We have ten cows, three other cattle and six head of horses. The boys send their best respects to Mr. Huchison and say they will talk to him enough to pay for not writing when he gets up here. Will write you again next spring and tell you all about the winter. We all unite in sending you and family our best wishes and respects and hope this will find you all welt Yours very respectfully, (Signed) THOMAS TATE, Duhamel, Alberta, Canada. P. B.—lt has not been down to aero this month. It is 22 above now.