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January 23, 1917.Evidently he has written 1917 for 1918 out of force of
habit.
He is very thankful for letters and packages from Dad and Mother. Mentions that he writes at least 3 or 4 letters a month. Looks forward to being again with ?all the folks in Edwardsville.?
1.	1917 for 1918.
2.	Peck. A boyhood friend.
3.	Ed and Gib. Eddie and Gerald.
4.	Captain Harvey Me Neely. Edith?s father-in-law, Hazel?s father. Died December 13, 1917.