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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
15 December 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.
GLC07810.037
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
29 December 1918
Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being...
GLC07810.039
January 15, 1919
Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.041
February 5, 1919
Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.043
to R.L. Bovard
February 12, 1919
Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.045
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
6 March 1919
Writes to his father about his stalled plans to return home. Reports having received letters from his mother and Harold. Discusses the capture of his friend Hatfield, a descendant of the famous Hatfield-McCoys of Kentucky, who proved to his captors...
GLC07810.048
15 March 1919
Writes to his mother about moving to another city where he is working on drainage, water and light systems, roads, and buildings. Discusses daily life and the weather. Promotion to corporal inferred from signature. Written at Camp d'Auvours.
GLC07810.049
3 April 1919
Writes to his mother about personal affairs and the lack of correspondence from Harold. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.
GLC07810.052
12 April 1919
Writes to his lodge brother about when to possibly expect his return. Discusses Harold's return to the states and post at Camp Dix. Discusses personal matters. Encloses a cartoon and a political satire in the form of the Lord's Prayer (included)...
GLC07810.054
to Laurence L. Hopkins
March 1919
Robertson, Jim, fl. 1919
Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.01
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