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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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

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

Writes about letters received and written. Describes the local landscape. Written on YMCA letterhead. JCM was a student sailor.

GLC07810.059

to Bess

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

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

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

to Helen Lyons

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

to Helen Lyons

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

to Helen Lyons

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