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to go to Bowie. We got it. I ordered First Lieutenants, Captains, and one Major to do what I wanted. I got away with it because I was set in my purpose of cutting red tape, and that, coupled with the absolute indifference whether I passed the physical exam (to prove that I was fit to fly, after doing 40 odd hours alone!) made a difference in my life during the two days we rushed things through. What a temper! And tempest, too!

After another period of waiting the papers were presented for me to sign. The commission was dated February 25th ^[[and for a 2nd instead of the lst I'd signed up for]] and I accepted them ^[[without further delay.]] [[strikethrough]] [[??]] [[/strikethrough]] Several

Transcription Notes:
Bowie may be Boure, for Bourre.