CEHBates_May-Dec1919_086c

Stationery: PACIFIC MAIL CO.
S. S. ECUADOR
June 3 - 1919

My dear old "Buggoo"

Was so glad to hear that
you would soon be home
and am so sorry that
I had to sail before you
arrived. I am ashamed
of myself for not writing
to you and have no good
excuse except that I kept
putting it off and to think
of how well you distinguished
yourself. I am proud of you
Ed and am glad you are
safe and sound. God bless
your onery [ornery] old soul anyway.