Dear Sam,

I do hope your Gaffer wasn't too angry with you for spilling the ink. I do that very often, but somehow Uncle Bilbo manages to have an endless supply of it. If you run out, just tell him I said you can have mine. Muffin is a very nice cat, though it's a good thing they didn't name him after me, as he's nothing like me. He's too bouncy. Merry was very glad to see me, and he wanted first off to introduce me to his new cousin (who is also one of my cousins several times removed on my mothers side) His name is Peregrin, though Merry calls him Pippin, because he says it's easier to say, and that a baby doesn't need a name as long as Peregrin. Our adventure hasn't started yet, but Merry says we shall go adventuring tomorrow, after Pippin's family leaves. (Though I don't think I need much encouraging for an adventure, I rather enjoy them!) Perhaps one day you and I will go on an adventure! What would your Gaffer say to that?

Your friend,

Frodo