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U.S.S. -----
Sept 28,1918.

Dear old Edward -

I have just received your
letter dated September fifth from
France in which you state that
you are en route to the front as
a casual and that you have
transferred your bag and baggage
to the New England aggregation.
Good luck -- go to it old boy
and the best of luck be with you.

I think that, in a way, you
are extremely fortunate to be