THE SENTENCES BELOW WERE TAKEN FROM ACTUAL LETTERS RECEIVED BY A

 WELFARE DEPARTMENT in the USA FROM APPLICATIONS FOR AID:

 

1. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and 6 children. I had about 7, but one died which was baptized on a half sheet of paper.

2. I am writing to the Welfare Dept. to say that my baby was born 2 years old, when do I get my money?

3. Mrs. Jones has not had any clothes for a year, and has been visited regularly by the clergy.

4. I am glad to report that my husband , who was reported missing, is dead.

5. This is my eighth child. What are you going to do about it? 

6. Please find for certain if my husband is dead. The man I am living with can't eat or do anything until he knows.

7. I am very much annoyed to find that you have branded my boy illiterate as this is a dirty lie. I was married to his father a week

before he was born. 

8. In answer to your letter, I have given birth to a boy weighing 10 lbs. I hope this is satisfactory.

9. My husband got his project cut off 2 weeks ago and I haven't had any relief since.

10. I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my 3 children. One of which was a mistake as you will see.

11. Unless I get my husband's money soon, I will be forced to live an immortal life.

12. You have changed my little boy to a girl. Will this make any difference?

 

13. In accordance with your instructions, I have given birth to twins in the enclosed envelope. 

14. I want money as quick as I can get it. I have been in bed with the doctor for 2 months, and he doesnt do me any good. If things don't

improve, I will have to send for another doctor.