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as at the Grant Churchill or
Sanford – I was told by young Mrs
Thornton that her husband would
not allow her to stay there alone –

My Aunt Rebecca & her daughter
Kate (Mrs Vredenburgh) wrote how
sorry they would be not to see you if [underlined]
they don't before they go east. Kate
said they arrived at Camp Kearny
just [underlined] in time for the parade – & had to
leave immediately [underlined] afterwards – you
can guess that could be so when the
distance was about 300 miles.

Les was too sick & may when better to read
Dicks last letters so I have not yet
sent them to you – You might wire
us if [underlined] you get a Commission if [underlined] you like.
It is not really necessary of course.