In a letter from 25 April 1895, Pendley writes to say that he has been married about 2.5 years, his child is a girl 1.5 years old, and he doesn't know if he will be having any more children. He says that he wishes to adopt a boy around 10 years old and expects him to work on the farm. He offers recommendations and says he will give the boy an education. Letter marked Mining City, KY.
