Feb. 14, 1918. Dear Marie, Your cards received, and I am returning Charlie’s letter which came today. Isn’t he a good scout though? But then look whose “Little Girl” you are. I have been helping the Company Clerk and Supply Sergeant check up ordnance and clothing equipment yesterday and today: You have no idea of the enormous amount of “junk” it takes to outfit a Signal Company. Everything is being straightened out ready for a “French Leave”, which may occur sometime this year (?) It all depends on transportation. Our Battalion Commander, Major Moore, has been promoted; another mighty good officer lost to us. With love, Forrest.