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Imprinted Paper:
MARCH FIELD, OFFICERS CLUB
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

So when you come back here with a clear head
and no false prophets clamboring for your attention,
just watch that don't be too scornful of us poor
grovelers in the soil who still walk in bonds.

If I ever get to France I'll surely drop a bomb on your dugout
just because you beat me to the front line! I said, if [double underlined]
I get there.

Wouldn't it be a nice joke on you if tho you beat me
to France, I should beat you to Berlin! Some