February 8 1933
On Board SS General Lee

Thank you again and again for the letter--it was appreciated. Who ever concocted the idea? I enjoyed it heaps. Please thank Mala for her note and give her my love. We are steaming up the river. Will reach the sea this evening. The boat is small but very nice. I will arrive in Hong Kong March 4th, if the boat isn't late. Now for a good rest of about a month. The food is excellent--perhaps I can gain a few pounds.

Terrill has a bride-to-be coming over as soon as possible. Deeds has too. A kid can't stay away from the fire. I am writing Jeannette. Perhaps she and Mrs. Terrill-to-be can come over together. Terrill is a peach. I like him immensely. Deeds is dandy too--has come off his horse. It looks like a great year.

I have to hurry this letter so it will be posted at Astoria. I am thinking of you all and wishing you the best in the world.

Love
Stu

The Job looks better with more information -- about 50 ships there, more later.