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warmth was supplemented by the down beds upon which we slept and into which we sank luxuriously.

I have said my outfit consisted of a toothbrush and two handkerchiefs when we shoved off from Boston. The toothbrush was holding out, which is more than I can say for some of the rest of my personal equipment.

After a week of waiting, a telegram came from G. P. P. in New York.

"Suggest you turn in and have your laundering done."

To which I dispatched this reply:

The top of a Western Union telegram.
The top of a Western Union telegram.

Received at

145NP AJO 18 COLLECT

TREPASSEY. NF JUNE 9---1928

G.P. PUTNAM

G.P. PUTNAMNEWYORK

THANKS FATHERLY TELEGRAM NO WASHING NECESSARY SOCKS UNDERWEAR WORN OUT

SHIRT LOST TO SLIM AT RUMMY CHEERIO

SHIRT LOST TO SLIMR E

SHIRT LOST TO SLIM AT910PM

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