CEHBates070

July 17 Billings

Dearest Edward

You don't hear from your
Mother as much as
you ought & she knows
it. She is thinking of
you often though when there
is no chance to write. You
are a dear boy & I hope you
are well. Uncle Fred is going
through Yellowstone Park
with me & we start in a
few days between Sunday &
Wednesday. The day has
not been decided upon, but I
will be home within the next
two weeks. Fond love dear
from us all. Father will send
for you soon. Your loving Mother
R. H. Bates

[Written vertically in left margin]
Your beautiful p. card to J. came.