748 Asylum Ave. [Hartford, Conn.]Dear Miss Baker:
I was very glad to hear from you and glad you are to return to New Salem.
I heard from Mr Putnam a short time ago and saw Mr Pratt this week so I am sufficiently informed of my reelection. I shall go back another year but with small enthusiasm (between ourselves) for I really dread that high school - those new boys wont make matters easier for me.
Mr Pratt says the new principal is a Mr Taylor I believe - he didn't mention his state or age. I hope we will like him as well as Mr Cambridge and that he will have a fine influence over those boys.
Well good bye till next week Thursday.
Cordially yours
Helen W. TraverAugust 31.