World War I Collection

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H. L. A. BATES SECRETARY-MANAGER

TRADE MARK STANDARD

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.,] Friday 10 AM Aug 23rd 1918

My dear old Sned:

Just a few hurried lines to let you know that the enclosed letter came for you yesterday from Raymond Durney. I opened it, and Mother and I read it, then took it over to Joe & Mrs Durney who were very glad to be able to see it. I suppose you will at once write to Raymond, and when you do be sure to tell him that we appreciate his kind rembrances of us. Also give him our love. Jack & Ella & John slept at our house last night. Jack & Ella went out to dinner so John came to us, and about midnight they arrived. It seemed strange to have five at the breakfast table this morning instead of just Ma & Pa.

I have invited Hatch to come to lunch tomorrow at the Club to hear Dr Willis A Parker speak on "American Fighting Men in France". He has just returned from the front, and I believe from the recent battle on the Marne.

All well at home – Lots of love always your loving father HLA Bates