Handwritten letter from Walter C. Childs in Pittsburgh to unknown recipient. Addressed “Dear Parent.” 1 page, double-sided. “Academy of the New Church, Adventus Domini” letterhead. Handwriting difficult to decipher in places.

Contents: -discussing plans for the 19th of June: anniversary meeting must be a success, principle items are the “drinkables, eatables and transportation” -will invitations be issued to the “saints” (i.e. Academy members) orally or in writing? -Mr. Gillespy joins in sending kind regards to family -P.S. John suggests they begin exercises in the cool of afternoon, not morning, or else affairs will drag; capital suggestion

Names mentioned: Mr. Boericke (Dr. F. E. Boericke?), Mr. Gillespy (John H. Gillespy?), John (John Pitcairn, Jr.?)