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Charles E. H. Bates Family Correspondence, 1899-1930 - 2

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This collection documents the experiences of a California family during the early 20th Century, including the First World War. There are 109 letters written by Charles E.H. Bates beginning in his childhood in Alameda, California, and ending in the late 1920s as he begins a career in medicine. Letters sent from California and France while Bates served with the American Expeditionary Forces date from January 1918 through May 1919. There is a larger collection of 784 letters to Bates from his family:  father, mother, and four brothers, as well as friends, including the woman who became his wife. Please note that historical materials in the Bates Collection may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of the California State Library or the State of California and may be considered offensive. Materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period but views are in no way endorsed by the State Library. The California State Library’s mission is to provide credible information services to all Californians and, as such, the content of historical materials should be transcribed as it appears in the original document.   

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impatient to get started at something [underlined] he says. Jocelyn sent us a few figs from his ranch – they were not [underlined] very good but I will try to cook them. Water supply here is so low that we are not allowed to draw any [underlined] for the garden or lawn – everything is dying i.e. the flowers etc.

I will enclose an account of Wheaten Brewer's engagement and a little item about "Krouse" which may interest you – I hope you will see some of your

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old friends – No news from Dick since two weeks or more. I suspect they are at sea again.

Dear ol Nor will have a birthday on the 9th of next month – I fear it will be a lonely one – Not that that matters particularly I suppose i.e. compared to some things.

There was a fine service in our church last Sunday – Mr. Miel officiated for the last time – I wanted to go but was sick in bed with a cold – Father went & said it was fine!! I was sorry

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to miss it

I wonder will you be near Paris – Don't forget if you can [underlined] to look up our old friend – Mons. Rene Vion. Avenue de la Grande Annee. I think [underlined] it is some where in the first or third block. i.e. that the number read not over 300 but I may be mistaken as it is twenty five years & more since we last heard from him – but if he still lives I know he would welcome you for we were all [underlined] good friends long ago in Montana: Dearest Love – I wish

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we could see you now – we shall be looking eagerly for letters soon. the cables are a Godsend as they bring you so much nearer. Father was thinking that perhaps if you arrayed the address differently it might cost you less – but I dont know.

Lindermans have gone up to see the two ranches this weekend. So Jocelyn will be pleased to see them. I am glad because I think [underlined] he has too much responsibility for one so young – It seems [underlined] that

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the other man J – the superintendent seems [underlined] to be all Army – "ne-er do well" or something of the sort – & will probably be fired but in meantime J – seems to be having a little worry & trouble – I hope he is not working to [too] hard –

Fond love darling, and benedictions always – from all [underlined] of us. Even dear Nor prays that you & Dick & Les will come back safe & sound to us all soon [double underlined].

Ever your loving mother R Helen Bates

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