Bates_B2278_F1_028

Nelson, Cal.,
Sept. 7, 1918.

Dear Edward:

I have been unable to write
for over a week for I have been
so busy. Last Sunday Mr. & Mrs. L. & Martha
came up and I spent the whole time
with them. It was wonderful to
see them all and you had
better return before Christmas as
if you don't you'll miss my wedding.
Never mind Edward dear, under the
new draft, I'll be in France by Xmas
if not before.

I was exempted -- Group III -- J, as
skilled agriculturist, but as all that is
thrown out and I re-register, I
think I shall be in the army soon.
I surely will miss this place &
home but we must smile at
whatever presents itself. I don't
know what to make of this
new draft & Dr. Eaves has gone
& I am to register in Chico, out
of the hands of Alameda Doctors.