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July 12, 1927  Mr. Juan Venegas  Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico  Dear Father,  I have your letter dated the 2nd of this month, which I have read with pleasure and have taken  note of the advice you give me.  Little by little I’m beginning to get used to the job [dishwasher] that I now have. They have even  increased my pay a little which turns out to be much better than over there. Because from what  you tell me, the boys [Miguel’s brothers: Pancho and Agustin] earn very little; I can earn in one  week what they earn in a month, although I do work ten hours a day. I believe that the beginning  is the most difficult part, as one makes use of contacts and acquires the necessary knowledge to  achieve a better life for oneself.  I am happy to hear that you have resolved your business problems, and perhaps proceeding with  your new venture is the best for now, unless working in another town might be better.  It is a very good idea, for the time being, that Pancho continue working with don Pedrito because  then he will be able to collect some of what they owe you. But later, if there is nothing better for  the boys there, and assuming that I continue to be successful here, I believe it would be best for  all of you to come and work here. It would not be difficult to find jobs, since I have already done  so for two persons in the place where I work: don Salvador Ruiz and another.  This week they paid me 16 dollars with an indication of increasing it. Since they also give us  food, and housing doesn’t cost much, then a single man can make financial progress because he  is left with almost everything he earns, which is about 73 dollars per month or about 170 pesos.  Even more could be earned [working in the fields], but [being merchants] we are not accustomed  to such hard work and we would not last long.  I don't remember if I already told you that I wrote to Soledad [his sister in San Diego  — a nun] and she has already answered. She tells me that she is well and to send you her regards  when I next write to you. I have not been able to go visit her because my work doesn't permit it. I  only have a half day of rest each week. And I am told that the round trip drive to San Diego  alone takes about six hours, so I would need at least a whole day to make the visit. I understand  the road is very beautiful. If indeed my family comes then I will have to ask for a whole week off  and then maybe I will be able to go visit Soledad."},{"label":"Is Part Of","value":"Venegas Family Papers, Collection Number 99, Series 1. Subseries A. Miguel Venegas and Dolores Venegas Correspondence, Box No. 1, Folder No. 1"},{"label":"Source","value":"Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. 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I am not worried about my family’s welfare  knowing that they are at your side. Because regarding illnesses and other misfortunes, I am sure  they would be better off with you than with me. Here perhaps I would not be able to care for  them because of my work. But if this [exile] turns into a long term thing Lola will start to worry  more and more, thus affecting her health. And for that matter, I myself am not exempt from the  same pressures. If I should suffer some serious illness here then I believe Lola, once she knew,  would grow desperately worried since I am all alone. It would not only be very sad for me, but  also for all of you. On the other hand, if I continue here alone, then, I will have a better chance of  making a life where I can own and manage some business independently. Also I would be able to  save even more with the family there than here. But the truth is that if today there is a way of  making a happy home here, as much as it is possible, then we should try to do so; for experience  teaches us that he who today leaves bread for tomorrow for fear of not having enough later,  doesn't trust God and perhaps will suffer the consequences.  If God has given me strength and helped me find work making it possible to sustain a wife and  the sons that He has given me, then there is no reason to live apart; since she as well as I receive  courage and help from each other.  Nevertheless, I have not wanted that Lola come until she settles some business matters with the  goal of obtaining all the funds that can be had. [These funds will be necessary] because very  heavy expenses will be made on the trip and also afterwards who knows what may happen, such  as an illness of mine or the family. For this reason I beg you to help Lola in this matter so that  things are settled in such a way that if, for now, not everything can be accomplished, then later  on you alone can settle whatever is needed.  At first I had no intention of moving the family until after winter in order to see if one could live  here comfortably and that the temperature would be tolerable. Because otherwise it would be  better to live some place over there and thus not incur the high cost, about 60 dollars, of  [obtaining] passports and making a trip to Nogales to meet them.  Anyway, what matters is that we continue to communicate often because perhaps circumstances  may change making it unnecessary to take this path, which continues being annoying and  expensive.  Tell me if all your merchandise and mine were lost or if they were moved to the house where  you now live.  I already sent Trino his letter because I know that don Abundio left for Fresno to pick fruit.  I give my regards to those who remember me.  I include a letter for a man from Yahualica [a town about 100 miles NE of Zapotlanejo]. Would  you please put it in a labeled envelope and deliver it to a pharmacy that is on the corner of the"},{"label":"Is Part Of","value":"Venegas Family Papers, Collection Number 99, Series 1. Subseries A. Miguel Venegas and Dolores Venegas Correspondence, Box No. 1, Folder No. 1"},{"label":"Source","value":"Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. 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That way some relative  of this man (who own this house), may send it to its destination.  With nothing more for now, my wish is that all of you remain in good health, your son who  doesn't forget you.  MV Cárdenas"},{"label":"Is Part Of","value":"Venegas Family Papers, Collection Number 99, Series 1. Subseries A. Miguel Venegas and Dolores Venegas Correspondence, Box No. 1, Folder No. 1"},{"label":"Source","value":"Department of Archives and Special Collections, William H. 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