"Ranger".

Salinas Creek.

November 25 – 1882.

 

Dear George,

                        I don't know if this will reach you in time for your birthday or not, as we are in an out of the way place. I ought to have sent it sooner, but I thought we would be able to speak the steamers up & down, but it seems doubtful now if we will.

 

            I was going to put / this in a box & send to Mama, but I thought you would rather have a letter all to yourself.

 

            I hope they will reach you safe and find you well.

 

            I don't know how long we will remain here. As it is so much cooler here than any where else we are likely to go to I don't care how long we remain.

 

            A little steamer from Acapulco will bring us our mail, & perhaps we may be able to send one by her.

 

            I hope you will have a pleasant time on your birthday, and that / I shall be with you when the next one comes.

 

            I suppose you are having good cold weather in Worcester. wish we had some of your good cold water & you had a little of this sunshine.

 

            Remember me to Grandma, Uncle George & Aunt Anna, & everybody else.

 

Much love for you,

Alice, Mama, &

Frank.             

 

Good bye,

Papa.

 

[verso]

 

will try & get some beans in Acapulco & polish them as we go north, if we go.

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