World War I Collection

the Boulevard and turned in at seven thirty. Found a note from Bill Elliot.

Thursday. August 16, '17.

Got up early and went out to headquarters at 9 o'clock to take my mental exam. Took all morning. Got my O.K. So did Wheeler & Higgans. Wheeler said that he had obtained permission to leave for the States on Saturday.

Had dinner at Pocardies. Saw Paul Cadman at the Cafe de la Paix. He was on his permission after completing his course at Maux. Peat Bangs also got through. Got my pictures just before train time. Had no trouble in buying a ticket. Told the military authorities that I had missed the morning train that my party left on with tickets and