Letters to a Lonely Cowboy: A Mail Order Bride Story in 4 Parts (Pt. 1)

In this post and the three future posts you will find a little fictional romance written by myself and Zarabeth. It’s a tale of long distance courtship that in any other romance would be the prelude to the actual story. The four letters you will read comprise a year in the lives of Clara and Walter, from Clara’s point of view. We hope you like, “Letters to a Lonely Cowboy.”

Part One:

February 11, 1888

Dear Walter,

I am writing in response to your advertisement in Boston for a mail order bride. I would be interested in learning more about you, your home, and life in Wyoming Territory.

As for myself, I am twenty and five years. I have dark brown hair and light gray eyes. I am healthy in every respect—with strong bones, constitution, and teeth. You need not worry about my background. I am an honest woman and highly respectable.

I am alone in the world just as you are. My father passed away a little over a year ago. Like others, I have fallen on hard times, but I’m a good woman. I am not afraid to work hard.

All I want in life is a decent man who values personal hygiene, good manners, family, and fears God. Are you desirous of children? I think I would like four, two girls and two boys to keep things even.

In addition, what sort of church exists in your community? Do you have a formal establishment or is it held in a home? I am a very religious person so your answer on this is very important to me.

I hope to hear from you soon in regards to this inquiry.

Yours Ever,
Clara

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