I wish I was not such a very bad hand at languages. That is one thing I cannot do, that and ride.
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It has pleased and interested me to see how I could get along under difficult circumstances and with so much discomfort but as I say I was not sent out here to improve my temper or my health or to make me more content with my good things in the East.Richard H. Davis
Brisbane says I will get 50 about the first of October, which is plenty and enough for a young man who intends to be good to his folks.
Richard H. Davis
I have just come from a couple of raids, where we had a very lively time, and some of them had to pull their guns. I found it necessary to punch a few sports myself.
Richard H. Davis
Morocco as it is is a very fine place spoiled by civilization.
Richard H. Davis
Wednesday a junior came to me, and told me I was to be hazed as I left the Opera House Friday night.
Richard H. Davis
The old sergeant from headquarters treats me like a son and takes the greatest pride in whatever I do or write. He regularly assigns me now to certain doors, and I always obey orders like the little gentleman that I am.
Richard H. Davis
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