Letter from James Carroll to Jennie Carroll on October 3, 1901

Las Animas Hospital, Havana, 

October 3, 1901. 

My dear Jennie: 

I have nothing special to write about as there is no news worth mentioning down here. My first case was a stiff one and he has done finely. I have bitten two men since and shall bite another tomorrow but as they have all been bitten already without effect there will probably be no result.  

I enclose 4 photos, three of the 11’3 ft. shark we killed last Sunday, and one of our boat when we stopped for bait on the way out. I hope you received the check which I sent by the last mail. You may be sure it will be the last sent from here because it will be impossible to get any further extension and I must leave here not later than Nov. 1st.   

Tell Mable papa will be home sure in four Sundays and then she will have a good time with the things we will get at the market, apples, bananas, oranges and candies.  

You would be surprised at the temperature down here. Although it is the 3rd of October it is red hot in the day time and the mosquitos are as thick as grains of sand. We have had so much rain of late that it has caused them to breed in large numbers. Hoping you are all well and with love and kisses for all.  

Your affect husband,  

James.