After posting this series earlier, I noticed that the version that I received as a copy was not easy to print out in its entirety.  Hence this correction in a more easily printable format (I hope). 

                            SEASIDE LETTERBOXES

     This is a series of letterboxes in the coastal area of Southeastern Massachusetts.  Prior
     to the placement of these boxes, there were hardly any remaining letterboxes in this part
     of the state, since a number of letterboxes placed by Lonemass Wolf and You Inspire My
     Spirit have gone missing.  Since this is truly a scenic part of Massachusetts, we are
     trying to place some boxes in particularly scenic areas to tempt local letterboxers.  We
     envision this as a growing series, so will call these first four boxes "Series One".  All
     boxes in this series can be considered "drive-by", since they are very close to parking
     lots.  As such they are appropriate for parties with young children.  The entire loop
     could also be reached by bicycle;  the best place to park to bike the loop would be the
     commuter parking lot to the south of Route 195 at exit 19B.  From here through
     Mattapoisett, to Marion, and back will be on the order of 20 miles, depending on the
     exact route you take.  Many excellent food stops can be found along the way, but we
     recommend:

             Uncle Jon's Coffee (across from the commuter parking lot in
             Mattapoisett, and also along Rte 6 in Marion)

             The Mattapoisett Chowder House (south of Rte 6 in Mattapoisett)

             Cerulli's (breakfast and lunch) at the Ropewalk (north of Rte 6 in
             Mattapoisett)

             Nick's Pizza  (north of Rte 6 in Mattapoisett)

             Turk's Seafood (north of Rte 6 and east of Mattapoisett center)

             Oxford Creamery (south of Rte 6 and east of Mattapoisett center)

             The Sugar Shack (and Hardware Cafe) on corner of Rte 6 and
             Spring St in Marion)

                     SEASIDE LETTERBOXES -- SERIES ONE

 1.     Dunseith Gardens

     This letterbox is placed on Mattapoisett Land Trust property near the center of the Town
     of Mattapoisett.  The land was originally owned by Henry Dunseith, who was a model
     railway aficionado and owner of a home-based gift shop that dominated this particular
     corner of Route 6 before Interstate 195 was built.  The gift shop was marked by a 38
     foot statue of a marine vertebrate, which became a Mattapoisett landmark from the
     1950's on.  Long after Rte 195 had "bypassed" this part of Route 6, and long after the gift
     shop closed its doors, the statue remained .  Henry Dunseith died in 1988, and
     bequeathed the property to the land trust.  In 1991, the animal was given a new paint job
     and wiring.  After some discussion about what to do with this unique landmark, the land
     trust decided that it could stay where it is.  The land on which Henry Dunseith's house
     stood, however, has been converted into gardens.  A small nature trail has been
     constructed as an project by a local eagle scout.  It is really quite a unique place.

     The entrance to the property is off Route 6 West, just after passing the Salvation Army
     Thrift Store, and the gardens occupy the corner of North St and Route 6.  Enter and park
     your car.  I won't spoil your fun by telling you "what animal" the statue represents, or
     otherwise describing all the details of this property because it is quite unusual.  After
     parking, find your way to the nautical buoy.  With your back to the buoy, site 60 degrees
     to a very large pine tree that is about 29 paces from you.  Walk to that tree, and with
     your back to its trunk, site 0 (360) degrees to a large ash tree.  Walk to that tree.  After
     passing the tree, you will see the entrance to a nature trail.  Enter the trail, and turn right. 
     Proceed 42 paces where you will see a small monument on your right that marks the
     grave of a beautiful collie named "Sandy".  Continue down the trail (past an exit to your
     right).  Where the trail curves to the right, there will be a red cedar immediately in front
     of you.  Put your back to that tree, and site 20 degrees to a wall.  Your treasure lies
     behind the wall under some boulders to your left if you walk to the wall in the direction
     of your site.

     Before leaving Dunseith Gardens, take a look at some of the other features of the
     landscape, include a ring of stones (for storytelling?) that ressembles Stonehenge!

 2.   Island Wharf

     Island Wharf is situated on Front Street in the middle of the Town of Marion.  Take
     Route 105 South (Front St).  Cross Route 6 at the traffic light.  Continue on for about 1
     mile, passing parts of Taber Academy on your right and left.  Island Wharf is on your left
     across from the old Taber Music Hall.  The Island Wharf area serves as a parking lot for
     the town docks, and for Barden's Boat Yard.  Enter and park on your left in the dirt
     parking lot.  Anyone can park here by day, but overnight parking requires a resident
     sticker.  The Marion Band Shell is also located here, and is the site of free concerts on
     Monday evenings at 7:30 pm in the summer months.

     The Island Wharf letterbox can be found by crossing the large lawn from the parking lot
     towards the band shell (north).  Proceed to the back of the lawn where it joins someone's
     private house lot at a wall that is partially cemented.  Turn towards Front street and
     follow the edge of the wall past an area immediately adjacent to the neighbors' garden. 
     At the end of this stretch,  just at the edge of a large deciduous shrub, you will find your
     treasure under a large loose boulder on the south side of the wall.

 3.   Silvershell Beach

     Silvershell Beach is the town beach for residents of both Marion and nearby Rochester. 
     This situation developed because 150 years ago in 1852, Marion split off from
     Rochester to form a separate town.  Rochester residents' rights to use the beach on
     Buzzards Bay stem from that time.

     In the summer, you will need a resident sticker to park at Silvershell during the hours of
     8 - 5. After hours, or during the off season you may park at the beach.  Alternatively you
     can bike or walk to the beach from parking at Island Wharf or elsewhere in town.  The
     Beach can be found by continuing down Front St from Island Wharf until you reach
     Sippican harbor.  A truly spectacular site awaits you there.  The views onto Sippican
     harbor and Buzzards Bay are quite scenic.  You can see Bird Island lighthouse at the
     entrance to the harbor, and Cleveland Ledge light, which marks the entrance to
     Cleveland Ledge channel (a ship's channel leading towards the Cape Cod canal) in the
     distance.  North Falmouth is situated across the Bay from Marion, and may also be
     visible on a clear day.

     After parking in the dirt lot, find the sign that tells the tale of Sprague's Cove Stormwater
     Wetland System, an artificial wetlands that was built to try to purify the runoff in this
     cove. The wetlands is full of birds on a spring or summer evening.  The sign that
     describes the formation of this wetland system makes interesting reading.  After reading
     the sign, you might want to walk to the foot of the beach and look at the salt marsh at its
     southern edge.

     The Town Beach has a pavilion and an adjacent playground at the northern end of the
     property.  The grassy area to the west of the pavilion is full of people on any 4th of July
     evening, watching spectacular fireworks over Sippican Harbor.  To find the Silvershell
     Beach letterbox, follow the wooden fence north from the parking lot along the grassy
     sward.  Continue to the northwestern corner of the property that abuts Lewis St.  Your
     treasure lies under the southern end of the wall, just a little bit to the left of a chunk of
     black asphalt that juts from the wall.  Take care in this area, as private houses are
     immediately across the street from the hidden spot.

     4.  "Walk Softly":

     As the name implies, you will want to walk softly, or tread lightly in the area where this
     letterbox is placed.  It is in a section of town where wealth is apparent, and privacy is a
     high priority.  To reach the site from Silvershell Beach, travel back up Front Street to
     Route 6.  Turn right (headed east) onto Route 6, and travel a mile or 2 to the intersection
     with Point Rd.  Turn right on Point Road, and proceed for several miles.  Notice that
     many of the roads off Point Rd are "Private Roads".  At the end of many of these roads
     are large mansions with spectacular water views.  After passing the entrance to Piney Pt
     on your left (marked by stone pillars), watch for the Planting Isle road on your right. 
     Turn right onto this road, and proceed down to the rocky beach.  Park in the first small
     cutout parking lot on your right.  Although a sign marking the lot states that resident only
     stickers are required, you will not be bothered if you go early in the morning (before 9
     AM) or after 5 PM in the afternoon in the summer, or anytime during the offseason
     (Labor Day to Memorial Day).  Walk back up the road the way you came until you reach
     the second electric pole on your right.  At this point Bird Island lighthouse is visible
     directly to the south.  Turn around and look towards the northeast, and you will see a
     rather large red cedar tree standing about 35 paces off the road.  Your treasure likes
     under a rock behind this tree.  From the "correct" red cedar , Bird Island light is 160
     degrees, and the aforementioned pole is 190 degrees.  There are several ways to safely
     reach the tree, but be careful --- a few of them are rocky and bare while others track
     through poison ivy patches.

     After stamping in, enjoy the views from the beach.  Do not proceed farther down
     Planting Isle Rd, as it is private property sometimes patrolled by a private security
     guard who will ask who you want to visit.  After leaving Planting Island, you may want
     to drive (or bicycle) farther down Point Rd to see some nice "houses" and spectacular
     scenery.  The road ends at the Kittansett Country Club (private) which is at Butler Point. 
     On your way back, you may want to take the Delano Rd loop, which will take you past
     the Stone estate, a very nicely landscaped property.

     Hope you enjoyed your venture through Mattapoisett and Marion!