Extracts from Letters to the Welfare Dept:

"I am forwarding my marriage certificate and my six children. I have seven but one died, which was baptized on a half sheet of paper."

"I am writing to say that my baby was born two years old. When do I get my money?"

"Mrs. Jones has not had any clothing for a year and has been visited regularly by the clergy."

"I cannot get sick pay. I have six children. Can you tell me why?"

"I am glad to report that my husband who was reported missing is now dead."

"This is my eight child. What are you going to do about it?"

"Please find for certain if my husband is dead. The man I live with now can't eat or do anything 'till he knows."

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

"I am forwarding my certificate of marriage and my three children one of which was a mistake as you will see."

"In answer to your letter I have given birth to a boy weighing 101 lbs. I hope this is satisfactory."

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

"Unless I get my husband's money pretty soon, I will be forced to lead an immortal life."

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

"Please send money at once as I have fallen in error with my landlord."

"I have no children yet as my husband is a bus driver and works day and night."

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

"I want money quick as I can get it. I have been in bed with the doctor for two weeks and he doesn't do me no good. If things don't improve, I will have to send for another doctor."