%a dewr\/ cJ ■ ■ nr-vv/.1wrv-un*per articles suggested a big jollification. I am more than glad to hear that you a re. proud of me. I would have it 110 other way;. It mv friends have spoken praise of me to you, it gives me pleasure.After all phases of vtiie war have been credited and summed up, the entire struggle was dedicated to mother and 1 am glad that I had a small partin the fight I believe-till mothers realize what this has meant to their sons' ' ••*••• m ** J * • *a^d are proud of the parts they took in the prosecution of the war. On the other lianC*the boys are proud of their mothers who, with brave hearts, sent them away with a smile.I have received all your letters to date.I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Don’t worry about rue. It is drill time now and 1 must close. Your son. FOREST.