World War I Collection

Imprinted Paper: ALASKA ARIZONA CALIFORNIA IDAHO MONTANA NEVADA OREGON UTAH WASHINGTON

H. L. A. BATES SECRETARY-MANAGER

STANDARD FORMS BUREAU 277 PINE STREET TELEPHONE SUTTER 4560

TRADE MARK STANDARD

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., [handwritten:] Feb 11th, 1918

My dear old Sned:

From your last letter I note that you are getting low on funds, so I enclose you $20.00. Please acknowlege the receipt of same promptly, as sending cash through the mails is dangerous, but I dont know if you can cash a cheque or a money order. I will enquire [inquire] about the latter and if you can cash money orders, I will send that instead of greenbacks.

Edgar Lyon told me this a.m. that poor old Nick (their dog) died last night. I bet the Lions will feel blue, because he was a faithful old dog. I think he was 13 years old. Jack Ella & John are with us. They are looking for furnished apartments in Alameda. We have no servant so it is kind of strenuous particularly as Ella is a slave to the boy, and in consequence does not help Mother much.

This morning as usual I got the breakfast, and Mother was down to put the finishing touches. I asked Jack where Ella & John were, and he said Ella could not get up because John was asleep and it might wake him!! This is a funny world i.e. it is made up of queer people. Dont alude [allude] to any of the above in your letters home, as your letters are read by all hands.

Yesterday I drove Mother & the Fritschis over to Piedmont where the latter were invited to a family dinner. Then I drove back & Mother and I went to tea at Ruby Nichols house. Tomorrow is a holiday and I dont know what we will do. There is no news and I am writing in the office when I ought to be working. All well at home. Lots of love my dear old boy. Your loving father H.L.A.Bates