CEHBates119a

My cousin Edward Bates & has gone so
far as to plan a visit Edward is to
pay us. He has decided to allow
Edward to sleep in his bed "My beddybye "
he calls it. This is the highest honor
he has in his power to grant. We have
very long conversations about Edward &
Teddy is anxious to know how many
Germans Edward killed with his sword
& pistol. It all must mean you
know that I too am very fond of Edward