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and she thought that Joc could stay at his
frat for a week or two, but we dont know
yet whether he remains in college this term.
Charlie Davis on Dayton died very suddenly
last Saturday night, supposedly of pneumonia.

Wilfred Lion has sailed again for Calcutta
he looked very well and enjoyed his trip.

In one of your letters you said that if
the 40th Division went to France, you and
the Officers school would go too. I believe
Dame[crossed out] Secy Baker [Secretary Baker] in yesterdays paper, said
that the 40th division were ready to go. We
want to know, how many days ahead will
you know, so that if possible we can
come down to see you i.e. if you cant
come up here. Mother was asking whether
she could stay at the Y.W.C.A for a few
days i.e. do they take people like her to
sleep and eat. Let us know. When you
need money, write me in plenty of time,
dont wait until the last minute and telegraph.
I had to pay 58¢ for your wire and 65¢ for
mine to you. We are glad to know
that you are feeling so fit, and with a
Jocelyn appetite. He does not eat much
now. No letters from either Nor or Dick
but Helen wrote recently that she & Harriet
were probably coming home together, and
that if Nor was there still in the fall,
that she would return and would like
your Mother to go back with her. I think
it would be fine. Lots of love to you
my dear boy, and dont forget to let me
know when you need money.

Your loving father

Henry Lesley Alexander Bates