Charles E. H. Bates Family Correspondence, 1899-1930 - 7

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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. Letters sent from California and France while Bates served with the American Expeditionary Forces date from January 1918 through May 1919. There is a larger collection of 784 letters to Bates from his family:  father, mother, and four brothers, as well as friends, including the woman who became his wife. 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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Thursday, Feb. 10, 1921.

My dearest sweetheart,

Was very happy when I got home from college a few minutes ago and found a letter from you, dear. It was a nice letter all but one thing you said, and that was that you are not coming home this week. What will I do without my Sned, miss you like everything. I am going to hope very hard and maybe you will come. If you should not come I will be all the happier to see you the following week, dear.

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It has been actually hot to-day out at college. I had two hours free this afternoon so another girl and I sat on the lawn. Like you, dear, I just feel like hiking. I wanted to walk up to the "Big C" to-day but the girl I was with did not feel like. I was just wishing to myself that you were out there we would have so much fun. I wish I could have walked up to the lake with you.

This morning I had two free hours, so went up and studied History the whole time. In History section this morning he gave us a little written quiz but it was easy. Last night Mother, Martha and I took a walk. Joc went up town

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to get a hair cut. His suit came last night and it is very pretty. It looks so nice on him. I went to bed early and studied my History. To-morrow I ahve an ex in English.

Dearie, of course you are worthy of my love and don't you dare say you are not. Don't you know that I love only you and will wait until you want to marry me no matter how long it is, that is if you still will want to me then. I love you more and more every day and I only hope [hop - crossed out] we won't have to wait many years. You are only my sweetie and nobody elses.

Alice & Harold are coming down to-night to play "Bridge".

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I don't feel very well myself. I sort of feel sick to my stomach. That isn't a very nice way to express it, but that is the way I do feel. I am awfully tired to-night and hope I can get to bed very early.

Dearie, dinner is ready now so I will have to say good-night. I hope you come home Saturday. I hate to tease you to come but would love to see you.

Loads of love from the only one who loves you,

Marion.

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Monday, Feb. 14, 1921.

Dearest Sned,

We have just finished dinner and in a little while I am going to bed and study, I certainly have enough History to do to keep me busy till Thursday. The folks are going to play "Bridge".

Last night was surely stormy. I woke up about 2 A.M. and had to get up and close my window as the rain was coming in so much. It has been frightfully windy all day. Mrs. Wright is here sewing. This afternoon Mabel and I went to Oakland. We each bought some gingham for dresses.

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