He had in mind at the time of his death a series of articles to be written especially to build up interest in universal military training through conveying to our people an understanding of what organization as it exists to-day means, and how vitally important it is for our people to do in time of peace those things which modern war does not permit done once it is under way.
"Davis was a loyal friend, a thoroughgoing American devoted to the best interests of his country, courageous, sympathetic, and true.

His loss has been a very real one to all of us who knew and appreciated him, and in his death the cause of preparedness has lost an able worker and the country a devoted and loyal citizen." Although suffering from his strenuous experiences in France, and more particularly from those in Greece, Richard continued to accomplish his usual enormous amount of work, and during these weeks wrote his last short story, "The Deserter." The following letter was written to me while I was in the Bahamas and was in reference to a novel which I had dedicated to Hope: MOUNT KISCO--February 28, 1916.
DEAR OLD MAN: No word yet of the book, except the advts.

I enclose.

I will send you the notices as soon as they begin to appear.

I am so happy over the dedication, and, very proud.