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of our friends if they ever landed there. Her
oldest son has been in the British army
since the beginning - All Paru St - sends
greeting to its representative in France
and all the Halls. Much love and
God Bless yous ---
M --

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[Emblem banner reads MENS CONSCIA RECTI]

My dear Edward:

This is the last
of some paper Lisa gave me,
and I have been treasuring
it for some grand occasion,
and what grander occasion
could I use it for than
writing to my old beau in
France.

Your father brought in one
of your letters the other evening