attitude with his [protestations?] about fighting [?] victorious made a couple of years ago. The volunteer system was practically dead + if it does seem to me jolly to still my [gent?] of [?]. I would like to see this grand old man come out now + help get [Justice?] in time. I had a letter from Mary awhile ago + will try and write him very soon. Tom + Joyce seem to be [?] [?] . not only according to Mary's letters but also the snapshots she sent. Tell Joyce I got her postal card + was [?] [?] delighted not only with her writing but as well her composition.

With much love to you all. Yours affect