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Charles E. H. Bates Family Correspondence, 1899-1930 - 6

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This collection documents the experiences of a California family during the early 20th Century, including the First World War. There are 109 letters written by Charles E.H. Bates beginning in his childhood in Alameda, California, and ending in the late 1920s as he begins a career in medicine. Letters sent from California and France while Bates served with the American Expeditionary Forces date from January 1918 through May 1919. There is a larger collection of 784 letters to Bates from his family:  father, mother, and four brothers, as well as friends, including the woman who became his wife. Please note that historical materials in the Bates Collection may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of the California State Library or the State of California and may be considered offensive. Materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period but views are in no way endorsed by the State Library. The California State Library’s mission is to provide credible information services to all Californians and, as such, the content of historical materials should be transcribed as it appears in the original document.   

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one hour & a half long, today,

"Now only read the first paragraph." [underlined]

Enclose a little contribution to N.Y. World on radicals. I know mother will be pleased with my "red" tendencies. Also sending back the sweater vest, as I have 3 army sweaters on hand, which I never wear. Thanks anyway,

"Only read the first paragraph Don't forget" [underlined]

So long, Lesley Bates.

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1615 Gramercy Place Los Angeles Jan. 15th - 1920.

My dear Edward:

Ever since Richard Bates was here a week ago Sunday I've intended writing you, but procrastination has been my life long besetting sin. Dick told us that you would probably take a vacation and might come down to Lo. A.

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Henry and I were both delighted to hear it and we want you to come here.

We lead a very monotonous existence, but you would be on the road to all the beaches and could make trips from here, or you could lie around in the sunshine, of which we have plenty – in fact you could do as you liked and I'm sure the change

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would do you good. I'm sorry you feel that you can't do all that you would like to do just now [underlined], but it may be a good thing for you in the long run. We haven't seen you since your return from France and we want to see you very much, so do come. The nights and mornings are very cold, so come prepared for them but the days are lovely. I hope the rest of the family are well; please give them

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our love and I hope the New year has all kinds of good in store fir you all.

Your affectionate cousin in a hurry

Effie

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