Dear Auntie Sy,
I had such a good time this weekend with you. Your roast chicken was excellent, as usual, my favorite. Thanks for going thru all the trouble. I know it’s a lot of work and I appreciate it. I get the cafeteria food all the time so a home cooked meal is a real treat.
The Festival of Cranes is my favorite festival and I was so happy I could spend it with you. It’s a time to renew the peace within, and spending the weekend with you has given me much peace within.
My studies are going well, I should be done with them this summer. I hope to go abroad to finish my studies, maybe to America. I hear they have an excellent University and I have applied but have not heard. I have high hopes as my grades are good and I have three professors write me recommendations.
I hope you like the chest I made for you. I was able to finish it in time for the Festival. I’m glad I could give it to you as my Festival gift to you. I don’t know if you saw, but I carved a crane on the inner lid. May the chest bring you much happiness.

Your nephew,
Woodworker Carl