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50 hardly control myself from tearing it off. This is one of the worst phases of the war to me.

Had another air raid last night. I understand two bombs were dropped, but neither hit the camp.

I hated to have my men's clothing depleted as was done yesterday. I do not believe they have been left sufficient clothing for their comfort. They now only have two blankets, one suit of clothes and no overcoat. Will not get these again until October 1. The nights are cold and I have slept under three to four blankets.

Tonight I feel better but am still nauseated and not hungry. I have to force myself to eat. I am extremely homesick and lonesome. Good night, dear heart.

June 17, 1918, Monday. Another air raid last night about 11:30. No damage. Today we are entraining from Calais for Andreauq, about twelve to fifteen miles a little south of east. We thoroughly policed the portion of the "rest camp" we had used. Just before it was time for us to leave the major in charge of camp came to my camp and stated that our part of the camp had not been satisfactorily policed. I sent Captain Myers with him to investigate and a little later the major returned and apologized to me. Said our part of the camp was very satisfactorily policed, that the part in question had just been vacated by the 303d Engineers, and not the 105th Engineers.

My stomach is still bothering me. I hope when we get to our training camp that Captain Hunter will be able to help me. It was about three-quarters of an hour's walk to the Fontinette depot. I stood this walk all right. We passed through the portion of the city that had been bombarded by airplanes. Some houses were very badly demolished, others had walls cracked. Windows were broken for a wide radius. The people are evidently very fond of laces and curtains. Even the poorer looking homes have clean white curtains at the windows.

The train today was made up of freight cars, first, second, and third class coaches. We put twenty-five men in each freight car. I had a very comfortable first-class compartment. Our men were given supper at the station at 3 p. m., which was to last them until the next morning. Coffee was also served in