To: Housemaid Thea Christiansdotter
Sogaard
Faribault November 22, 1871
Dear Thea,
I am taking pen in hand in my loneliness and isolation, to write a few words to you. It
is lonely without you. This is the first letter I have written to you and I know it will not
be the last. I often wonder if it was the right thing to do, coming to America without
you, but I feel sure that when you do come things will be ready and you 'II feel at home
right from the start.
Dearest Thea I hope the day will soon be here when I can once again hold you in my
arms. I know that people back home do not think I will ever amount to anything, but
they are wrong. Your love for me makes me strong and more than ever determined to
succeed. I will never stop loving you and I will work hard until I have the money for
you to join me here. I only pray that you do not give up on our love.
Please write back as soon as you can.
With Love
Anders Olaus Iverson
Faribault, Minnesota
Oron 222