Unearthing Treasures

As dad and I sort through and box things, we often run across valuable gems of family history such as:

Dear "Santa,"
This is d______________ T. C__________________For this chrismas after much though I have discided what I want D&D from a cattalog attached the circled items or from Granit run mall. also Battle tech the computer game For the Comador it is about $34.00. or any Battle tech Bord games also at Granite Run or Bazaar Hobby shops. Also Lagos would Be nice But not Nesasariy.

and:
4/25/83
(from A_________ R. C___________ - seminar journal)
Today we did diagnal multiplycation fun then we did another thinking thing and that was sertanly something fun Than we did projects (droll) Mike Colleny. Was a gueste Today. Nekst week I want to come to seminar and computerize.

And, last but not least: "Certificate of Spelling Proficiency" got a perfect score in Maintenance Test #1 - to stc from Mary E. Tucker.

Am guessing on authorship of second entry - feedback invited. Also, who can put a date ont the "Santa" letter?