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at the Hostess House. You have a wonder-
ful cafeteria there. We walked a mile
to eat there. But now we must sneak
off to Hempstead or New York. I like
Hempstead for its quaintness and cheapness. New
York is full of gold-diggers. Went to see
the Guthrie's. Saw Lee Robinson in the Astor
and Shorty Williams, formerly M.C.
Glee Club.

I've been here three weeks now doing
nothing. No drill, no duties. -- just wait.
Would you believe we were supplied with
tin helmets? -- we are. I think it's a
mistake but I'm happly to put myself
in a doughboy's shoes "or hat"[inserted - bottom right corner] for fun.

"I am attached to the 344th" [crossed out]

My address will be