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Henry S.
Makibbin
U. S. N.
Training Station
Newport, R.
I.
Barracks C.
Postmarked
11:30 PM, Aug 8 1907, Harrisburg, PA
H.bg Aug 8-07
My Dear Son:
I wished you to have a letter for Sunday, so I am writing
this to be sure of your having it. It is
very hot here, I did not go out today, but will try it on Saturday. I need not tell you that I was pleased with
you on Sunday. I would of course liked
you to [have] shaved & think when you can have a safe place for you to have
a safety & stick of soap. In your
work neatness will count for much.
The Youths Com. that was mailed today for you may be against
the rules your mother would like you to find out. We were not sure.
Your mother told you of Mr. Sam Wagner’s death. He poor fellow had no show for recovery on
account of his drinking habits. It is
that way on the Road. A drinking man
stands poor show of recovery.
I forgot to ask you how much your wages are. Your mother & I think you had better use
milk instead of coffee if you can get it.
Fred got your postal today & Mrs. Puffenberger who was
here said Alfred was pleased to get a letter.
Grandpop Sourbeer was here this evening. & your uncle Ralph was to
McCalls Ferry on Sat. Aunt Anna goes to
Perry Co. tomorrow, a place near Donnelly’s Mills.
I would not think that a man who would have to do with
marksmanship, would drink or do anything to distrust his system or nerves.
I trust that you will get to Trinity Church, it will not
take many visits for you to learn their mode of worship. For if you visit foreign ports that will
often be the only kind you will find. & I suppose it is the kind used on
shipboard.
I hear that the Connecticut killed a fireman on her trial
off the coast.
Good night,
Your affectionate father,
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