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H. L. A. BATES
SECRETARY-MANAGER

TRADE MARK
STANDARD

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.,] Aug 22nd 1918

My dear old Sned:

Your telegram arrived last night that you
had arrived safely overseas, had had a wonderful
trip, not to worry, love. It came from [you - crossed out]
New York with $1.05 collect, from which I infer
that notwithstanding the words "wonderful trip"
it was written before you sailed. I dont think
you could have cabled "collect", and the $1.05 is
the regular NY - S.F. charge. We were delighted
to hear however that you had arrived accross, and
the $1.05 was the cheapest treat we have had
for a long time. If you left on the 9th and
arrived on the 21st, you were 12 days en
route, and that might take you to Archangel!

I suppose some day we shall know where
you are, and in the mean time will hold
our souls in patience. Your photos from
Long Island came yesterday. One we like better
than the other. We quite like the overseas cap.

Nor has been in hospital at Cavite, taking
a three weeks preventative treatment for ameba.
He seems well. Helen does not know whether
she can get transportation, as the transports are
all busy handling supplies for Russia, at least
that is what we hear. Lieut Lesley is still at
March Field, and may remain there, as they are
now taking bombing and night flying. He hopes