World War I Collection

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No, that was not easy, for I was glad that she had the opportunity but I wished that I had it too. She is to be home on Monday morning. She has been in Portland for some weeks being treated by a specialist for inflamation [inflammation] of the inner ear.

He said it would very soon have been a mastoid had she not gone to him just when she did.

She has had a pleasant visit, however, having been able to attend luncheons and other functions so has been altogether an invalid.

Now that the rainy season is over I hope that you enjoy

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Camp Kearney more than at first —

Your Mother told me of Dick's commendations from Secretary Daniels — That is something to be very proud of always showing as it does what a fine character his is.

According to a notice received by your Uncle Gerald, his son William Arthur Panton has arrived safely in France I suppose —

Our rector who has been at a Chaplain's training school for five weeks at Camp Zachary Taylor won his commission as 1st Lieutenant and