August 5, 1917
U.S.S. Tampa, Boston, Mass.

Dear Folks at home,-

This finds us in Boston. Reached here last night ver[?] pleasant trip. Are laying alongside of th[?] [?]ld frigate Constitution ("Old Iron Sides" Hen of [?] sea fights. Her history is sufficient [?] stir the feelings of even the least patriot[?] Hope we do as well.

I wired [?]ney to pay the taxes on the 4th so it will reach there in time. We have not been paid yet but expect it tomorrow. Will send a large amount of it home. Hope this finds you all better than when we heard from you last. Am quite worried about things there. It will be harder

to hear from you now I expect. We will be here at least two weeks so write us here. We will give you more details when we get more time. Have no word from you as yet but expect a letter is on the way or waiting[.] Surely hope so at any rate.

Be sure and follow the Physical Culture lilitene[sic]. Better [?]rite the question dept. about Pelegara. We are h[?]g for the best and know you are too tho[sic] t[?] [?]ls are dark the bright side is surely the[?][.] Wish we could see you again soon but we do not know where we will go from here. [?] present address Boston, c/o Navy Yard until further notice.

With lots of love and sympathy for you all I am as [ever] your
                                                 Loving Son & Bro.
                                                              Algy K.B.

(U.S.S. Tampa
c/o Boston Navy Yard.)