Hotel Vernet 25, Rue Vernet Paris

Adresse Telegraphique Vernetotel - Paris Percepied Fréres, Propr.

September 18th., 17

Dear Father :

Well, I have seen old Burt. Went up to the Canadian front August 29th. and stayed six days -- they kindly extended my pass by wire from London -- most passes read four days. He is looking fitter than I remember to have seen him in years. And from all I saw -- and my eyes are usually open, he not only does two men's work up there, but occupies a unique position in the regiment. I mean that all the officers accord him a status that the rank of captain could never command; that's the result of the old boy's personality.

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