Did I tell you that Miles sent Dorst after me the other night and made me a long speech, saying he thought I had done so well in refusing the commission.

I was glad he felt that way about it.

Well, lots of love.

I'm now going to take a bath.

God bless you, this is a "merry war." RICHARD.
In sight of Santiago-- June 26th, 1898.
DEAR CHAS.: We have come to a halt here in a camp along the trail to Santiago.