World War I Collection

and she thought that Joc could stay at his frat for a week or two, but we dont know yet whether he remains in college this term. Charlie Davis on Dayton died very suddenly last Saturday night, supposedly of pneumonia.

Wilfred Lion has sailed again for Calcutta he looked very well and enjoyed his trip.

In one of your letters you said that if the 40th Division went to France, you and the Officers school would go too. I believe Dame[crossed out] Secy Baker [Secretary Baker] in yesterdays paper, said that the 40th division were ready to go. We want to know, how many days ahead will you know, so that if possible we can come down to see you i.e. if you cant come up here. Mother was asking whether she could stay at the Y.W.C.A for a few days i.e. do they take people like her to sleep and eat. Let us know. When you need money, write me in plenty of time, dont wait until the last minute and telegraph. I had to pay 58¢ for your wire and 65¢ for mine to you. We are glad to know that you are feeling so fit, and with a Jocelyn appetite. He does not eat much now. No letters from either Nor or Dick but Helen wrote recently that she & Harriet were probably coming home together, and that if Nor was there still in the fall, that she would return and would like your Mother to go back with her. I think it would be fine. Lots of love to you my dear boy, and dont forget to let me know when you need money.

Your loving father

Henry Lesley Alexander Bates