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yet and that when you do part
wherever you go[inserted] God will keep you
safe from harm. We must trust
Him dear, and all will be well.

Have you seen Dick since you
went down to Camp Kearney?

I know what a treat it would
be to you to see him and to see
your father & mother who your Aunt
Eleanor tells me are going soon to
see you. I am very glad of that.
It will do them good too for
they miss you[inserted] at home very very much.

Eleanor and little John
have left us to go to California

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and it has left a great blank in our
house I assure you.

Do they treat you well in
Camp Edward? I hope they
are giving you good bountiful
meals. When your work is
so arduous you should have a good
appetite –

The Henry Cullodens are hoping
for a visit from you[inserted] about this time
and all looking forward to it with
great pleasure for they are very
proud of you and I think everyone
is who knows you – This is not
to make you vain my dear but just