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loss is irreparable he was more like
a loving father to me than an
uncle — His wife Aunt Florence
has [hlepaflull?] Aunt Maude to go
to her as she says she needs her
to comfort her — but Maude will
go tomorrow or Saturday —

I will write you more soon — dearest.
Keep well — we enjoyed your letter from
some German place — 70 kilometers
before you reached Heidelberg [crossed out] Coblenz.
I can't find the letter now dear —
Keep well — & keep your balance ?
get one over to the German propaganda.

Fond love from us all —

Your loving Mother

R. Helen Bates