Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Sea Bright, N.J. to John Pitcairn, Jr. “W. C. C.” crested letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher.

Contents: -left home somewhat over a week ago once riots had subsided; quiet now except in coal regions; Molly Maguire element cannot be put down -spent few hours with Pendleton & Dr. Boericke in Phila; planned to have meeting same evening as foundation of Cherry St. Society -saw Starkey, Campbell, & Farrington; Starkey has written letter to Mr. T. S. Arthurs to enlighten him on doctrinal use of wine -Childs & the General (Stuart) spent last few days at little town near Long Beach; fellow boarders include Mrs. Wethered (?), new Church woman from San Fransico, & Mr. Kellogg, who sends warm love to John & ‘Peetie Benade -spent night with Carter; his lady love still lives -1st issue of Serial published & sent to John; waiting to publish 2nd issue to get idea of potential subscribers -often asked by friends about welfare of John & Benade; perhaps they could send a letter dispatch

Names mentioned: Molly Maguire (group), (W. F.) Pendelton, Dr. Boericke, (G. R.) Starkey, (E. S.) Campbell, (E. A.) Farrington, Mr. T. S. Arthurs (?), the General (J. P. Stuart), Mrs. Wethered (?), Mr. Kellogg (?), John (Pitcairn), ‘Peetie Benade (W. H. Benade), Carter Places mentioned: Pittsburgh, Phila. (Philadelphia), Cherry Street Society, Long Beach, San Francisco