Charles E. H. Bates Family Correspondence, Aug. 1899-Dec. 1917 (World War I Collection)

Charles E. H. Bates Family Correspondence, Aug. 1899-Dec. 1917

This collection documents the experiences of a California family during the early 20th Century, including the First World War. There are 109 letters written by Charles E.H. Bates beginning in his childhood in Alameda, California, and ending in the late 1920s as he begins a career in medicine. ———————————————————————————————————— Please note that historical materials in the Bates Collection may include viewpoints and values that are not consistent with the values of the California State Library or the State of California and may be considered offensive. Materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period but views are in no way endorsed by the State Library. The California State Library’s mission is to provide credible information services to all Californians and, as such, the content of historical materials should be transcribed as it appears in the original document.

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travel some to exist on Marguerite's cooking. If she knew I pulled that one, she'd bust me right on my onion for the count. I think they're going to chow at our house, however.

I've seen some beautiful ball games, and it's too bad this war has come to spoil 'em all. It may not interfere so much, though, unless they conscript the ball players. The American League teams drill regularly and look fine in action. Bats are used for guns.

Well, Edward, I'll have to close this up now, and take Mr. Virgil on for a session. That old bird sure did write snappy Latin. He's almost as good at Latin as Al Joy is at English.

With kindest regards to you and your folks, I remain,

Most sincerely your servant

Raymond Jos Durney.

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