If I could only see your good face once in a while I would be contented. Thank God and hope I shall keep so. I am going to take good care of myself and try to live through this summer if I can. You must not worry about the big battle that is to come off here soon. Everything looks lovely here.
Every tree is in full leaf and flowers are in full bloom.
Enclosed I send some flowers. Also two laurel leaves. Give one to Mary. Write as often as you can, kiss the children for me and believe me to be as ever your own affectionate, John M. Follett You can read Mary's letter if you wish. Tell Mary the same.