U.S.S. "Juniata".                    

New York Navy Yard.

 

Dear George,

                        I am a long time writing you a letter, but have been busy on board and looking out after Alice on shore. I was glad to hear from you a little while ago. I hope you are getting along at school all right. If you have any trouble with your sums Alice and Frank will have to help you. I had to help them when they were your age & going to school.

 

            I have got a new flannel jacket made for you, I hope it will fit you. it looks nice, & the tailor made it as near as possible to Mama's directions. Alice will bring it home in her trunk.

 

            I may come home with her. we will not move before the end of the month. I shall come by the 9am train if possible, may not be able to remain the week but shall try it. Have several things to do between & end / of week. hope to get through.

 

I hope the weather will be good. Was up at Aunt Ellens tonight she goes to Phil^a about end of week.

 

            Tis pretty late, so will say good night

                                               

Much love for all        from Papa

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