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Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing

He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.

GLC02679.63

to Charles Dawes

He is excited about his upcoming visit. He asks Charles to be the godfather of his grandson. Written at Mount Ephrain.

GLC02679.31

to my dear mother

He is getting a gold cup for his godson. The grand duke's children are currently there and he is happy. They had lunch last Saturday and ate cold ham, potatoes, spinach and beans.

GLC02679.34

to my dear mother

He willl be home in July or the first week of August. It will take 30 days to complete his work at the Dept of War. Tomorrow he will go to Belgium for a few days.

GLC02679.37

to my dear mother

His departure will be delayed until July 20th because of further negotiations with the French Government. He describes his trip to England. He and other military associates went to the christening of his godson. They met William Dawes and his wife...

GLC02679.40

to my dear mother

He invites her to visit him as he is unable to go to Marietta. General Pershing will not be able to visit her either.

GLC02679.49

to my dear mother

He dined with the grand duke the other evening.He mentions G.D. Alexander and says he will try to write more frequently.

GLC02679.29

to General Dawes

He thanks him for a book that represents the work that they accomplished (the French and the Americans).

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to my dear mother

He had an attack of ptomaine poisoning but is well now. He expects to be home in July. He will visit the English Dawes soon.

GLC02679.32

to my dear mother

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

GLC02679.35