Transcribe Chadbourne, P. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1862-03-25)

arduous will be at lest 10 days from Leith to Reykjavik. You had better trust only to her. You may get a chance to sail or you may not. it wont be a very hard voyage in such vessels as you ? from there. You will find guides that speak English & horses plenty at about the rate ^provisions not included.^ The price is rising as in the other parts of the world. It might cost you something more. They have a cabinet at the R. but not rich - very poor - If you considered to go.I will give you more particulars Directions & letters of Introduction.

Very Truly Yours

P. A. Chadbourne