World War I Collection

Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1921

Dearest Sned,

You must think I have forgotten you or something of the kind, but I have been so busy, dear, that I haven't a minute to myself.

When we went back to your house Sunday night we were all sitting around the fire. I was holding "Mike". Joc was kissing Martha as usual. Your father said, "Joc go over and kiss Marion she is lonesome." I certainly did feel that way too.

Mrs. Lyon and Roberta came over to tea. We had a very nice time.

would love to go. I think we would have lots of fun. I asked mother if I could go and she said I could if you wanted me to.

Your father brought me home last night a little after nine o'clock, then he got Joc. Gee, I hated to get up at six this morning, it was raining and such a temptation to stay in bed but I didn't. After the rain stopped it cleared up and the day was wonderful. I stayed out at college all afternoon & studied history. When I got home went down to see Martha Linderman Bates & baby. Mary Helen Bates was sort of cross to-day Mrs. Lyon, (Lion? I don't know

is pleased with both you & Bull it is nice to know it, and a satisfaction to feel it. Is it not? old boy! I am very glad your ankle is better & that you are having a nice time. I hope you are none the worse for the wetting. you pulled you out? or was it not deep water?

Those clubs sound interesting – I wonder what you do with them?

Please also tell Mr & Misses Louchard (It is a French name dear – you did not spell it right) that we want to be remembered and to Laura Curry & her Mother & sister. Are there many people there now? Mr. Arthur Brown & Merrill are still at the Lake & will be for 10 days tell Wiliford that, he will be glad he did not come back to go yachting on the 21st for they won't be home themselves to go. I will try to enclose some stamps but can't you buy some when you run out? Remember Les will be 21 years old on Tuesday. We are all well. I saw Mrs. Lyon today & she looked very well. We all send you a great deal of love.

Your loving Mother

R. H Bates

[on left margin:] Nor has lost 30 pounds & is suffering dreadfully from the heat.