Awoke late and went down to Franklin Tire Company where we spent a great deal of time. Went to supper with the Malicksons. Mrs. Malikson allowed me to wash a few things in her home and to bathe. As the brakes needed relining we stayed in Sacramento overnight again.

Sacramento, Cal.

August 16, 1921

Dear Mother:

At last we have a chance to drop you a line. We tried to buy some postal cards along the line but could not get any.

We got into Sacramento last night. We have passed through some wonderful places so far. Both of us are feeling just fine and enjoying the trip very much.

We sleep very well in the car with plenty of covers and we are having good meals which Cel cooks on the gasoline stove. We get fruit and vegetables from the farmers along the road and get it pretty cheap too.

We expect to leave here Thursday morning and go to Yosemite National Park and from there to San Francisco and Los Angeles. From there we will pick some route East and expect to get home sometime around October 1st, so that we get there for the holidays.

No doubt you people think we are crazy for doing a thing like this, but if you lived out this way you would not think so because if there is one machine touring the country, there must be at least half a million. Every night we camp in a different camp and the camps are always filled. You see machines from every place in the country.

We are taking some pictures and as soon as we use up this roll and get the chance to develop it, we will send you copies.

We will do our best to drop you lines as we go. Lots of love and kisses to all

Sam & Cel