11 Concord Square,
Boston Mass,
Oct. 8, 1906.Dear friend Carrie:
I have received two postals from you, and one from Mary, and I ought to have acknowledged it before but ever since the week Chester and I visited your home, I have been more than busy.
The last week in September I went to New York City to investigate a position that was offered me, but the position was wholly unsatisfactory, and I returned home having spent only two days in New York. I had only been home from Saturday until Monday when I had an opening in Jordan Marshe's Office as auditor, well I came to Boston and accepted that position, but only promised to stay until next April as that is when I want to begin practicing law. I go home every Saturday evening, but even then I am so very homesick during the week I scarcely know what to do with myself, do not go to work until 8.30 in the A. M. and get through at 5.30 in the evening. Since I have always been accustomed to getting up early in the morning it realy [sic] seems foolish not to go to work at seven o'clock and work all day.
You and Mary certainly must have had a delightful time, while traveling about the country, the scenery must be grand up around the lake. Ivo says George Seavy [sic] always has his lessons well. I remember that it is a general characteristic of the family. I also think Ivo is getting along quite well, if he will only study, that was my great failing when I was in the Academy I did not want to put time enough on to my lessons.
Hoping you will write often, as my letters will be a great source of comfort since I cannot go home, and enjoy the many pleasures one can when living at home. By the way has Mary made any more salt fudge recently. Please remember me to all the members of your home.
I remain your friend,
Lester W. Russell.