To think that my baby daughter, my little Ruth, still lives, and has fought her way to friends and education.

It is almost beyond belief.

I cannot fittingly express by letter the feeling of gratitude which overwhelms me when I think of your generous and whole-souled interest in me and my child.

I have certain matters here in Nome to which I must attend, then I shall start for the States, and once there proceed east with all speed.

It will not be advisable for you to answer this letter, as I shall have started on my journey before your answer could possibly reach me.