World War I Collection

on a picnic and enjoyed it very much. Tomorrow is Decoration Day, a holiday, but I dont know what we will do. Old Alex Marcellin left last night with his wife on the way back to France. We are sorry to have him go. He leaves from New York on a French liner for Havre. Mother was wishing that you could see him as he was a faithful soul, and thought so much of you boys.

They have begun work on Jack's house. He is having the bathroom all torn out, and is going to put in a shower etc. and tile it all. I dont think they can get in until the end of June.

I hope to hear from you before long regarding your back transportation. If you dont get it, you will have to let me know how much money I shall send you to come home on.

We got a nice letter from Helen. It seems she is not getting over those attacks as we all hoped. She has been two years under Zabriskie now.

Best love to you, Nor & Helen from your loving father

H L A Bates