THE first of these letters, from a little boy in Essex, came to the Institution last January, the second followed in September.

DEAR SIR,—My grannie has given me Five shilling to you for the life boat because I don't want it to sink.

Love from PAT LEWIS.

I know the Aldeburgh one.

DEAR SIR,—I am very please to send a another 5 shillings to the life boat which my grannie gave me. I have just been to Aldeburgh to see the City of Winchester. It is a fine craft.

Love from PAT LEWIS..