Feature Letter of May 16th, 2026
Hutchinson, Willard H.
Dearest of Mothers,
Got your two dandy letters from to-day and you can bet your life I was glad and am a happy boy to-night. I also had one from Father and a "peach" from Gwen.
I'm afraid I have been a little irregular in writing lately but I thought that while I was in England you would know that I was OK. I'm sorry Mother and I'm sorry I sent for money. However when I go back to France my bank account on this side will grow and I will be able to send you some and help you out. As soon as I get
fixed up for kit. I'll be OK and then will help you along. It's rotten to be poor isn't it and still in some ways it's a blessing.
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