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Gloucester Point Ap[ri] 13th [18]62

My dear little Charley,

I was so glad to get your nice little letter, and to hear that you are a good boy, and have not for- gotten your Pa. I wish you could come down to see me, I am living on a great big river, as wide as from your grand pa’s to Mr. Daniels, and sometimes I see fish in it bigger than a horse; and sometimes I see them, as little as your little finger. There are a great many white birds flying always over the river, and sometimes I see them fly down into the water and catch fish as large as your arm. As soon as the weather gets a little warmer I am going to get into a little boat and go and catch them [struck-through] some fish. There are some great ships sailing on the river as large as your Grandpa’s house. I think the roosters you sent

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me were mighty funny, and hope you will write to me again soon and send me some more roosters. Why didn’t little Minnie write soon [struck-through] too. You must learn [struck-through] teach little Minnie to talk, and tell her every day about Pa, and you must learn to spell & write so that you can write without any body holding your hand. Kiss Mamma & Minnie and Grandma & all the children for me. Tell Many & James Nat to write to me and I will answer their letters. You must be a good boy and mind Mamma & Grandma, and don’t cry any. I think I must send you a horse to pay you for your roosters – here he is

[hand drawn picture of a horse]

It looks more like a cow I think, farewell, Your father N[athaniel] V. W[atkins]

Dear Nannie – If [conven[ien]t?] send Pattie's letter