World War I Collection

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some cream shrimp on toast yesterday & it was sure good. I had no idea of how to make it but I took a chance (Columbus did). I got it write to according to [drawing of an ant] ant. Elanor.

Al Spear is home for 5 days or so on his farewell furlough I guess. He says he expects to go "across" soon.

Jack went to Fresno

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last night on business for a week.

Kink got out last night & I hunted all over. Finally I found him in the big Oak tree over the garage. He was having the time of his life. I got a step ladder, and climed[climbed] the roof into the tree, damn near broke my neck & got him after 1/2 hrs most delightful work. I was afraid of Okell's dog. I am O.K. [so - crossed out] tho, i.e, I didn't hurt myself. Tell Ma & Pa about it. Oo. Wo da Mr. Kinkie.

Hoping everything OK & that your[you're] well With love from all. Jocelyn.

the case that you cannot be having an easy time. I know that you will be brave, though your Mother says you did not feel sure of that yourself, but I know that you will be. You were never a weakling so you will not become one now. When I feel anxious for your safety the thought comes to me "The Lord God Omnipotent reigneth". and then I know that you are safe --

Your Mother and Father are down at Riverside to see Lesley, as a message came from him on Friday saying that he was to be sent to Long Island (I think) in a few days, and in a couple of months is to go overseas. Jack John and I were down in Fresno for a few days last week & just before we went down your Mother read us your latest letter in which you say that you are

[Imprint: H. L. A. BATES 277 PINE STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. ]

Aug 26th 1921 Friday 10 AM

My dear old Sned:

Enclosed find postal from Doris Haslett also letter which came last night from Mother. A postal came yesterday from Helen that Nor was home and feeling fine. You wont be home tomorrow. I am taking Les to lunch tomorrow to the S.F. Court Club to hear a talk on Moving Pictures, which is the only thing in the world that he appears interested in. He expects to go back to Long Beach the first week in Sept.

I see Sept 5 & 9th are both holidays so it might be possible for me to get away for that week. Mary Helen Bates has cut her first tooth. Terrific excitement. I have not seen it but hope to tomorrow. John Balthasar Fritschi Eleanor Marion Rixon Fritschi & John R. Fritschi have come back from their trip to the Pines 70 miles NE of Fresno. Said it was no good and cost them $9.50 per day each or $22.50 for the three per day. Everyone well. No news. Dont know when Mother is coming back, but in a letter to Ella she says she must arrange to come back very soon as she wants to help you to select a medical school!

Lots of love to you from Les & me

always your loving father

H L A Bates