West Derry, N.H. Aug. 20, 1906.Dear Carrie: I was very sorry to learn that you would be unable to return to college this fall, but perhaps with a years rest you will enjoy the work even better than you have thus far.
I must tell you about this beautiful camp, situated on one of the prettiest shores of Island Pond, with only a few feet of land between it and the water.
Our fishing experiences have been many and varied, we have caught fish nearly every time we have tried, but only once have we been able to cook any, and then there were only three of them, a pickerel perch and a hour pout. [?] We have taken a great many pleasant rides on the water, and at one time we circumnavigated the large island, which contains three hundred and forty or fifty acres. This island is named for the early colonial govonor [sic] Wentworth. On one other trip we visited the Bartlett-Shepard Camp where we meet [sic] Miss Mary B. Bartlett, which of course was very pleasant?
I think there will be no better time for you people to visit us at our home than next Thursday August 30, so we shall expect to see, you, your sister, and, Miss Center on that day. Your friend, Lester Russell.
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P.S. We are having the time of our lives. Hope to see you all Thursday. As ever yours C. T. W.