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M.S.S. Des Moines. Oct. 21 1918. Dear Mother:- I know you are expecting an answer from me by this time. Anyway, I think you are, well, we are in Hampton Roads after a very nice trip. We arrived this morning don't know how long we will be in this vicinity

2 probly a week. They have not begun coaling yet. Things look quiet different here from what they did last Aug. and it is a lot cooler. I suppose you folks have had plenty of frost by now.

3 A few days ago we had a cold snap, but it did not last long. I have been wondering how you folks are getting along with the work. I want to write Sis a letter as

4 It has been so long since I wrote her. I have felt and eat better this trip than ever before. Hoping this finds the family in the best of health- I will close . As ever, Edgar,

[text on left hand side] Will write when we hit[???]

M.S.S. Des 1918. Oct.31 Dear Mother:- Received your letter yesterday and was glad to hear you had[crossed out word] my letter. I am writing this time at noon, expect to go ashore to night. It is hallowene as you know we expect to have a big time. Am sorry Sis has got to stay