Thanks for the 7.80 kroner and the six subscriptions from Hedalen in Valdres. On Sunday, some friends from Kristiania and Horten met in Drøbak. It was a very edifying meeting. It was as if they came together with one heart and one soul to edify one another. Thorleif Hansen, Skiaker, Oldeide, Anna Pedersen, Elisabeth E., and a number of other sisters were there. Karl, Ellefsen, and I were there from Horten.

It is vital that we meet together. Br. Pettersen from Sarpsborg wrote that the friends from there would like to come here on a Sunday to speak together, sometime in the fall. When I mentioned this in Drøbak, they all wanted to come too. So we are thinking about renting a hall sometime in the fall and providing some refreshments as usual, so that the friends from the surrounding area can have the opportunity to come. What do you think? Actually, I know that this is the only thing that you desire.

Captain Smith-Johansen is going to advertise an opening for an additional teacher at Larvik’s Naval Academy this coming winter. The position is as a substitute for the regular teacher. The salary is most likely 1,000 kroner. The captain’s address is the “Torpedo Boat Department.” I’m not sure exactly which boat it is. I think it is the Sæl. I’m only writing this for your information. I don’t hear from Aksel very often. He is in Kristiansand, and he is mostly staying at Mrs. Hæstad’s place.

There are only two brothers left in Sarpsborg: Pettersen and Andresen.

Greet the friends and your wife.

Your devoted brother,