Hi all, The letters to Santa Claus from Virginia children which I transcribed some of last year and posted on the list were popular so I am doing some more. The ones from last year were from 1910. These letters were sent to the editor. First the "Times-Dispatch" of Richmond had them and then "The News Leader." The Santa Claus Club was asking for letters from needy children. The following are from "The News Leader," Richmond, Va., Thursday Afternoon, December 12, 1912 issue, page 2. "Dear Santa Claus--I am a little boy seven years old. My father is dead. I want you to bring me a drum and a horn and a little ice wagon. Good-bye, Your little boy, COLEMAN TINSLEY, 26 South Pine street." "Dear Santa Claus--I want you to bring me a horn,a game and a story book to read, a few nuts and some candy. I am ten years old and my father is dead. Your little boy, SETH TINSLEY, 26 South Pine street." "Dear Old Santa--Please bring me a pair of gloves, a stocking cap and some games. I'm not asking for much this Xmas. For mama says if I do you won't love me. Bye-bye, LITTLE RUTH, 600 North Thirty-five street." "Dear Santa--Please bring me some nice toys and candys, I don't know of any particular thing to ask for. But Santa Dear anything you give me will be appreciated. I'm a little boy seven years old. So you know best what I should have. By-by, Little Earl, No. 600 N. 31 St." God bless, Beth [email protected]