By Mark Alexander, Publisher, Patriot Post - Here, then, is Virginia’s question and Mr. Church’s response transcribed from the New York Sun’s original text... According to The Sun editors: “We take pleasure in answering at once and thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the readers of the Sun.”... “Dear Editor: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in the Sun it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O'Hanlon, 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street.”... And Church’s response: