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Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1918

Out to camp in the morning and reported Nothing doing 

In the afternoon decided to visit Dallas. Went over by trolley. Got accommodation at the Adolphus Hotel a fine up to date hotel 

Got a jitney to take me out to Love Field 

The place was a swelter of mud. Saw Marshall for about 20 minutes. He is very enthusiastic about flying Training is very slow at Love field  Stunting discouraged.

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Thursday, Jan. 17, 1918

Purchased a pair of wings from a Dallas jeweler before returning to Fort Worth. I am getting well acquainted with the roads from Fort Worth to the camp. 

The Major expects us to leave any day. This delay is wearing on both the officers and men. 

Spent night in Town.

Hotels are making some money out of us flyers.