CEHBates241a

Aug. 12, 1912.
727 Paru St.,
Alameda, Cal.

Dear Edward,

I just want to wish you
a happy birthday and that
you will live to see one or more such
joyful days. How old are you now?
It makes no difference because it's
too late now.

Nellie Schmidt swam a cross the
bay yesterday. She is a great swim-
mer. I swam a cross the bay too,
i.e. a part of it. The water is fine
these days and we all take advantage
of it. When this letter is completed I
shall go immediately in to the