I am a little boy nine years old. This is my first letter. I like
the story of "The Cruise of the Canoe Club" and "Mr. Stubbs's
Brother." I commenced going to school in March, 1881, and am now in
the Seventh Grade. I was honorably promoted last June. I am trying
very hard to be the same this term. I go to Alameda nearly every
Saturday with my papa to take a salt-water bath. I can swim a
little. I live in the city, and can not have as much fun as the
little boys in the country; but I shall go to the country next
vacation.