Tommy usually gives these to the French lassies.  Different insect powders Tommy likes to get, because he can’t buy these out there.  There is no doubt about it that, although we get used to the “cooties,” yet sometimes they outnumber us and it is necessary to put a gas attack over on them.  Strong powders are the only thing.  Candles, matches, and if possible small alcoholic burners are very essential things.  Of course, if you send him a burner it would be necessary for you to keep sending him alcohol, because this can’t be bought in France.  Nor can we get sugar out there.  Any of these things with a nice long “letter” will delight Tommy or Sammy or Poilou.

Transcriber’s note:  Minor typographical errors in the original text have
                    been corrected.