World War I Collection

May 30, 1923

Dear Edward,

What do you think of my children? Aren't they two of the finest babies you ever saw? They can't be beat, I am sure of that.

We went on a picnic today to Calaveras Canyon with your father and mother, and had a fine day. Mary Helen Bates advises to get out in the country, but "Baby Buzza" had a tummy ache so wasn't so happy.

Richard Jocelyn Bates is a wonderful boy as good as gold and his gaining so fast. He weighs 13/2 lbs now, he'll be four months on the 9th of June. He sleeps a great deal, and I don't[underlined] pick him up or allow others to when he cries unless he's in pain which is very seldom. I read your letter about nursing babies, and I agree heartily with you. I have been so thankful that I have been able to nurse my babies so long.

Dad bought the old transport "Buford" and has almost made her over to carry passengers and freight to Alaska. She went out today for