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& I hope he won't be taken from her now
we are all glad he is engaged. She is
a fine girl whom Aunt E knows &
likes --- Maybe I told you this before
Aunt E & Jack are househunting
as they don't like that neighborhood
out houses are scarce now. very [underlined]

Fondest love my own dear one
from each one of us -- You are
always [underlined] in our thoughts & prayers.

Did I tell you that Henry & Efie did
not think your Dawsonville photo
good enough -- the eyes are too dull ---
your eyes are so bright always they
say & it is true -- So we hope your
Winchester one will be better.

I forwarded you a beautiful [underlined] letter from dear
Les to you lately I hope it reaches you safely.
It is [underlined] a wonderful letter, I know you will
think so. I hope it reaches you safely.
He wrote it before they got orders to leave ---

God bless & protect you always. Your loving Mother
Rebecca Helen Bates