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to Helen Lyons
18 March 1919
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.071
9 April 1919
Writes to his wife about the possibility of his returning home in a few weeks. Fears that his daughter will not recognize him when he returns. Mentions taking classes on agriculture and machination. Discusses the slow and intermittent mail service...
GLC07810.072
2 May 1919
Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.
GLC07810.073
6 May 1919
Writes to his wife about his homecoming in New York. Mentions he will be transferred to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his official discharge. Adds that the 77th Division is having a parade in New York City. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's...
GLC07810.074
10 May 1919
Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...
GLC07810.075
13 May 1919
Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and...
GLC07810.076
circa 1 November 1918
Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.
GLC07810.077
to Helen Lyons [incomplete]
circa November 1918
Writes to his wife about a problem with official paperwork regarding their daughter's monetary allotment from the army. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Last two pages of letter only.
GLC07810.078
Sends his wife a quick note reassuring her he is happy and healthy and promises to write again once he is settled. Written on an American Expeditionary Force postcard.
GLC07810.079
to unknown
circa 1917
Martin, Vigier, fl. 1917
Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before...
GLC07810.080
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