200 Eureka St.
San Francisco
May 8, 1906
Dear Grandpa,
We had an earthquake that lasted 28 seconds. At eight o’clock the same day the fire started. It lasted Wednesday, all Thursday, and all Friday. It broke down our brick chimney and four plates. How is Grandma. Is she well. Did you see Hattie. Is she well.
Your grandson
Roy Cochran
Note: Transcribed by Barbara Shroyer. Original in her possession.