[14] Addressed to George Sterling at Sag Harbor, Long Island.
Washington, D. C.,
Monday,
August 7,
1911.
Dear George,
In one of your letters you were good enough to promise me a motorboat trip from New York to Sag Harbor. I can think of few things more delightful than navigating in a motorboat the sea that I used to navigate in an open canoe; it will seem like Progress. So if you are still in that mind please write me what day after Saturday next you can meet me in New York and I'll be there. I should prefer that you come the day before the voyage and dine with me that evening.
I always stay at the Hotel Navarre, 7th avenue and 38th street. If unable to get in there I'll leave my address there. Or, tell me where you will be.
Sincerely yours, Ambrose Bierce.
If the motorboat plan is not practicable let me know and I'll go by train or steamer; it will not greatly matter. A. B.
Washington, D. C.,
Tuesday,
August 8,
1911.