document
–page 1, right column–
Dear Grandpapa,
I hope you will
excuse my bad writing,
for it is the first let-
ler I ever wrote, there
are a number of faults,
in it I know, but those
you will excuse. I am
–page 2, left column–
reading a very pretty
little book called dra-
matic dialogues, that
mrs. smith gave
sister Ellen when
she was a little girl.
I am very much pleased
with it. all the chil-
–page 2, right column–
dren send their love
to you. we all want
to see you very much
adieu my dear
Grandpapa, believe
me to be your most
affectionate Grand-
daugher. C.R.