213 W. Elm
Albion, Illiois 

May 13, 1957


Hello Mr. Gines, 

I met your son on his tour of singing. When they gave their names and home towns I was surprised when I heard his name since my name is Gines, too. I introduced myself to him and he asked me to write you and see if we're related.

I married Francis O. Gines and his hometown is Browns, Illinois although he is in Houston, Texas at present. His father is Francis W. Gines and his grandfather was Sam Gines - now deceased.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

A friend, 
Wilma Gines