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through the four years at Annapolis. He seemed like
a very nice fellow, and he said that he and
Hatch were at the Union Iron Wks in S.F. on the
submarine ships. I am quite anxious to
hear from Cavite, as the last letter which Helen
got said that Nor had or had had dengue fever.

I have a new rug on the office floor (my room)
and it looks a great deal better, and feels more
comfortable. Swell! Jos resigned at the ranch
and came home to see Les. The bookeeper at the ranch
undertook to reduce his pay. He has since gone back
at $100.00 a month and board. I think he is interested
in the work. He has heard nothing from the draft
board since he filed his questionnaire. Lesley says
he is doing nothing, and is going to move into the
Y.M.C.A. in Riverside, as it is nicer than out at
camp, and wont cost any more. He says it
looks as if they were all going to stay at March
Field and not go to Texas. On Wednesday a.m.
last, the bull dog of Miss Westgate followed
Percy Fox down to the Wards, and there saw Waterman's
Caruso whom he promptly attacked and nearly
killed. It was in the morning, and all the
men were in the City, but the women all got
very much excited. Mrs Kales (Tyson) shook pepper
in the bull's eyes, and that made him quit. Caruso
is in the hospital now. Mrs Waterman told Miss W.
that she would shoot her dog, if he ever attacked
a dog of hers again. Miss W. says she will not as
it is against the law. Capt Ward says law or
no law he will shoot the bull dog if he puts
his foot on his lawn!! Well Sned, have a
good time and write when you can. We all
send heaps of love & hugs to you.

Always your loving father
HLA Bates

[Written along the left side of the paper:]
Am having the car all overhauled. Moore & Campbell have put in a new cam shaft, new
piston rings, have fixed the timing gear and bearings and tightened the piston rods. The Magneto
is being taken apart by an electrician and cleaned, and next Wed I hope to have the car back.