World War I Collection

the head of war necessities. I presume she could go over on a liner, if she engaged space early enough but of course she would have to pay much more than the transport cost. I dont know whether I get beefsteak & kidney pudding on my birthday or not. Mother does not like making them, and I did not have any last year. J. E. Hall was delighted to hear your letter. He said he was going to write to you. I saw Harry Cassebaum this a.m and he wants to be remembered to you.

There is no news at home. Mother and I are both well and so is Kink. He has behaved himself of late and has not shown any signs of reverting to savagery, and in consequence Mother is getting over her fear of him. We shall be glad when the war is over, but I dont see any chance of it before next fall, and it is 450 miles from Metz to Berlin. You certainly are seeing a good deal which you will remember all your life. We know Edw that you will do your duty to the best of your ability. You could not help doing so. Et manu et corde. I suppose when you get back you will talk French fluently. It was a good thing you studied it.

Well Edward, old man, I cannot write more as I have lots to do in the office. I will drop you a line as often as possible, but they may be short ones, but they will be better than nothing. Everyone asks after you and sends love. I was at the Durneys last night and read them your first letter. Lots of love from Mother and me always your loving father HLABates

The Dodge seems to be working all OK.

[written vertically on left side:] The jerking whenever the power was put on, had nothing to do with the engine. It was caused by the left axle being worn where it fitted in the hub flange, allowing play. Au revoir mon cher fils.