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August 4th 1901
August 4th, 1901
Nashville, Tennessee
My Dearest Susannah,
I find myself missing you more with each passing day, and I cannot wait to see you again once we return home. This next leg of our journey will be the toughest yet, making our eventual reunion all the more welcome.
Edwin and I have now completed our tour of the Southern Association, and tomorrow we begin our westward travels to see teams from the Western League and Northern League. This part of the trip will be filled with long journeys and extended layovers between games, which I must admit I am not particularly looking forward to. While I am eager to see the western United States, the sheer amount of travel ahead makes it a daunting prospect.
We are doing our best to fit in visits to all the ballparks before the minor league seasons come to a close at the end of August, but it will be a challenge. Our schedule is tight, and with so many miles to cover, I worry that time may not be on our side. We begin tomorrow with a grueling 14-hour journey from Nashville to Des Moines, Iowa, which will certainly test our patience.
As for baseball itself, there is little major news to report. We have thoroughly enjoyed the games so far and hope to witness even more thrilling contests as we continue onward.
Please send my love to the family, and know that I am thinking of you always. I look forward to the day I can hold you in my arms once more.
With all my love,
Percival
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