My Dear Grand child
We got your Loving Letter and was glad
to hear from you and all the Children
We took a ride on a small boat of 25 Mils
in some 4 Hours I wish you had all been
with us so you could see how fast
a small boat could go through the sea
All our Grand children would have been
pleased with it if they had not been
Frightened I hope you are all getting
along Well at home We are Eating oysters, Clams & fish & some mutton chop living
Well I have been out to the seal Rocks
twice. The Seal are Montrous Big Fish
to be in the sea will weigh from 1000 to
1500 lbs they live on Fish it will take
a great many to feed one 24 Hours give
my Love to your Father& Mother & children
Your Affectionate Grand Pa