CEHBates_Dec1918_001d

by Xmas, but by the papers we see that the 32nd
has crossed into Prussia as part of the Army of
Occupation. I dont suppose therefor that we
shall see you for some time, unless of course
they release you to come back to college. You may
of course elect to stay in the service permanently.

Helen's ship the Nanking was to have sailed last
Saturday. She is to leave on the 5th and stops
at Honolulu and Shanghai thence Manila arriving there
about Jan 1st. She is very anxious to go, and I think
she will stay with Nor until he comes home in
1920 at the latest. Lesley hopes to be home by
Xmas, he is trying hard to be discharged.

Niebling has resigned. It seems he has had two
apoplectic strokes and will probably shuffle
if he gets a third. Medcraft has been appointed
temporary or acting manager! The Kink likes
the new cage. It is a very convenient one and
the basement is not all dirty all the time.

Every one in our neighborhood is well. Evelyn
Hall is always asking for you. He is an awfully
good fellow and thinks the world of you.

Lots of love to you dear old Sned. I am looking
for letters from you soon telling about your
transfer to the 32nd Div. I don't know how
to address you so I hope this letter will
reach you. Hugs from
your loving father
HLA Bates

No money yet received from the Y.M.C.A. I wrote to
the Treasurer in N. Y. and told him you had sent me $100
the early part of Sept and another $100 in Oct. He says it takes about
three weeks at most. Three months have gone since you sent the first 100.00