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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
3 April 1919
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
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 mother about the welcome upturn in the weather. Explains that he has sent a package containing a 37mm shell and asks her to take care of it until he returns. Adds that the explosives contained within the shell have been removed....
GLC07810.053
to R.L. Bovard
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
20 April 1919
Writes to his mother on Easter explaining that he has not left Camp d'Auvours but expects to be on the move in three weeks. Has sent her silk stockings from Paris and hopes they will reach her unscathed. Encloses letters from two children in...
GLC07810.055
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
Robertson, Mary L., fl. 1919
Thank-you note for a handkerchief. Includes news about school and her lessons. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.
GLC07810.055.02
1 May 1919
Writes to his mother about the temporary camp in which he is currently posted. Expects to be embarking soon after reaching Brest. Adds that he will continue sending mail to Ashtabula and asks that she continue on her end. Encloses a newspaper...
GLC07810.056
7 May 1919
Writes his mother a Mother's Day letter a week early in hopes of being en route to the states on the holiday. Short letter discusses the delays in coming home. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead.
GLC07810.057
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
6 June 1919
Writes his father a belated birthday letter from Camp Dix, New Jersey. Describes his return to the states and his daily activities. Adds that he will be sending a parcel with his belongings. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead....
GLC07810.058
to Sara
15 November 1917
J.C.M., fl. 1917
Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.
GLC07810.059
to Bess
14 November 1918
Kelley, William H., fl. 1918
Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.
GLC07810.060
to Kenneth S. Anderson
27 November 1918
LaRoche, Joseph A., fl. 1918
Writes to Anderson that he has been released from the hospital and is separated from the company. Asks for a reply so he can find them. Adds that he misses Anderson and the other soldiers.
GLC07810.061
to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy
1 March 1918
Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928
Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.
GLC07810.062
to Helen Lyons
2 July 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.
GLC07810.063
15 October 1918
Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US...
GLC07810.064
16 October 1918
Writes to his wife regarding the upcoming move to another location. Says that he will send her his new address and wishes he were able to kiss her good-bye. Originally mailed with GLC07810.064. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was...
GLC07810.065
3 November 1918
Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.066
7 November 1918
Writes to his wife about meeting friendly French soldiers. Wonders why he has not recieved any letters from home. Discusses the rainy weather. Says that he has seen many German prisoners working on the roads. Inquires as to his daughter's well...
GLC07810.067
February 2, 1919
Writes to his wife about moving to a new location in the middle of wine country. He discusses the weather and asks about their daughter. Doubts any mail will reach him because he does not know the post office number. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.068
February 17, 1919
Writes to his wife about working on the roads and discusses the weather. Asks about their daughter. Says that the troops watch movies on Tuesdays and Fridays and have dances on Thursdays. Explains that the French dance differently than the...
GLC07810.069
1 March 1919
Writes to his wife about the lack of mail from home and the intermittent postal service. Mentions that his company was reviewed by General Pershing and should be returning to the United States shortly. Discusses family and friends. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.070
18 March 1919
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...
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