CEHBates478

727 Paru St.,
Alameda, Cal.,
Jan. 21, 1918.

[embossed coat of arms in center of page]

Dear Edward:

I meant to write before
but have not. No apologies
to offer although I really
have been awaiting the
verdict charged against
my neck. I suppose
mother has told you all
about it. I guess I'll have
the dog collar on Wednesday.
We received several letters
from Richard Bates today with