CEHBates_MarApr1919_070g

was read a few years ago and it was
then prophecized that I would
marry a foreigner. But I have never
yet seen one that I would care to
see daily across the breakfast table.

We are now at New Orleans Louisiana
and are enjoying ourselves as well
as is possible under present conditions.
We are going to go out of commission and
then I shall probably be ordered to
one of our large ships. I am sorry, in
a way to lose the Cincinnati but it seems
to be necessary.

Mother and father as well as the
kids appear to be well and happy as
am I. Good bye, old sword swallower
good luck and may we meet soon. As
for myself I hope "over there".

Congratulations again old [sailor?],
as ever
Your loving brother
Dick