World War I Collection

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H. L. A. BATES SECRETARY-MANAGER

TRADE MARK STANDARD

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.,]

April 13th 1918

Dear old Snedward:

Just a few lines to let you know that we are all well. Mother and I are going to dinner tonight with Jack & Ella, to the Fred Fritschi's. Tomorrow Joc is going to Stanford to the track events. Helen & Harriet Sergeant are expected on the next transport due any day.

I see U.S. Marines have been landed in Vladivostock [ Vladivostok ], and we are wondering if old Leon is there. Lesley, I hope will be home tomorrow & Sunday, and we all hope you will be home the next week. I suppose there is no further news about the commissions or you would have told us. Adams & West, my tailors, say if you get your commission they would like to make your uniforms. They are making a good many. Jack got a suit from them the other day, and I got another like my last one. The Kinkajou is all O.K. again and is as lively as a cricket. Sometimes he barks like a prairie dog. Remember me to Mrs. Dowden.

I wish Mother and I could sneak down to San Diego for a week, but I cannot get the time now as I am very busy in the Bureau.

Lots of love from us all, and let me know when you need money.

always your loving father HLABates