On April 24, 1949 Lucille Ball’s brother Fred married his second wife Phyllis Brier. For their first anniversary in 1950, Lucy wrote this letter to the couple playfully addressing them as ‘Philly and Freddy.’
“With our love and appreciation of a wonderful sister and great brother! This is to make the coffee-pot-on-the-stove-all-day routine a bit easier – Affectionately Lucy & Desi”
The original blue envelope with “Happy Anniversary” in Lucille’s hand on the front accompanies the letter. It is believed the Arnaz’s gave the Ball’s a new coffee percolator. Coincidentally, Phyllis was also born in Jamestown, NY like Lucy and Fred.