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to Mr. G.W. Bartlett

Replies to Bartlett's letter. Reports that there was little snow but has yet to see blossoms and apple trees, of which Benvenuto was told are in abundance. Mentions the 27th Division's parade and writes that he and his fellow soldiers are going to...

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to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before...

GLC07810.006

to the Captain of Company H, 309th, Infantry, 78th Division

Requests leave for her son, Antonio Cartagua, so she may see him for the first time in eight years. Offers to search for him herself.

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to Alice

Writes to his friend about his lack of mail since he arrived in France and that the weather has been overcast since he left the states. Describes the warm welcome the soldiers received upon landing in England. Tells Alice that the American girls...

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to Joseph D. Coughlin

Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead...

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to Ruth Backof

Discusses Walter Shuka, an army doctor, and his military experiences. Writes that she sent him a money order so he can travel and will send a care package. Reports on her health. Written on Serving America letterhead.

GLC07810.010

to Reverend Doctor Janes

Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

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to Eva Mae Fike

Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.

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to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...

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to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...

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to Susie Duane

Condolence letter to her aunt regarding the death of her cousin Alex who died in the service of his country. Promises to visit his grave in the north of France when she is granted leave. Includes information about Christmas gifts to be mailed home...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the trip across the Atlantic. Describes the small French town in which he is stationed. Reports having received several letters from home. Requests a Christmas care package that includes a couple of pounds of maple sugar...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Sends his mother a Christmas package coupon and reminds her to include two pounds of maple sugar. Includes his address and points out that he has been promoted to a first class private. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.

GLC07810.018

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is...

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to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very...

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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that...

GLC07810.023

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.024

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his general well-being. Inquires as to Harold's whereabouts. Includes a Christmas list and instructions for mailing care packages. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with...

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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents about what little time he has to correspond. Discusses the unreliable mail. Thanks his parents for all their letters. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Thanks his mother for all her letters and wants to know how long it takes for his correspondence to reach Ohio. Asks about Harold and reports that he has not received any mail from him. Tells his mother that a Christmas package coupon was sent from...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother he is still healthy and getting increasingly busy. Discusses the local conditions and reports having seen friends from home. Wonders why he hasn't received any mail. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about the little opportunity for writing and sending mail and that he has been promoted to private first-class. Discusses Harold's well-being and whereabouts. Mentions the Christmas package mailing and refines his wish list....

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...

GLC07810.030

to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp....

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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA...

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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.034

to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA...

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to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news...

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to R.L. Bovard

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.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his upcoming trip to Paris. Thinks Harold's company is near by and requests his address. Describes the local flora and fauna in a note to his father. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

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...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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.

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to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his father with reactions to hometown news. Discusses the work the engineers have been doing in Camp d'Auvours. Includes a letter from his insurance company about a late payment (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead....

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about his work and local conditions. Discusses the work ethic and efficiency of his company in order to expedite the embarkation process. In this regard, he hopes to be leaving France soon. Written on Knights of Columbus...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about personal affairs and the lack of correspondence from Harold. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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....

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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)...

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to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

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...

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to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a German belt buckle. Includes news about being promoted at school. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

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to Laurence L. Hopkins

Thank-you note for a handkerchief. Includes news about school and her lessons. Originally enclosed with GLC07810.055.

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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...

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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.

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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....

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to Sara

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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.

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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.

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to Helen Lyons

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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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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...

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to Helen Lyons

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.

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to Helen Lyons [incomplete]

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.

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to Helen Lyons

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.

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to unknown

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...

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to Walter MacCredie

Writes to a friend about his daily life, recent travels, and the fun he is having in Europe. Mentions being published in his local Albany daily newspaper and discusses mutual friends.

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to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about seeing family and friends while overseas. Happily reports that he will be sent to flight school but performs soldier duty during the interim. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.082

to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his mother about meeting a French submarine quartermaster and fumbling through the French language. Mentions meeting an old college friend near camp. Asks his father to send several books, including a French copy of Mark Twain's "Jean D...

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to Mrs. Perry

Writes to his parents about travel plans for Christmas. Describes the rigorous fighter pilot tests he has been enduring. Discusses possible career opportunities for the future and what a great experience the war and Europe has been. Jokes that he...

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to Mayme Glerum

Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Kenneth S. Anderson

Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...

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to Gladys Schoomaker

Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.

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to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece about military life and asks about friends at home. Encourages Gladys to study hard and be the first person in the family to graduate from high school. Includes a Christmas package coupon. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Gladys Schoomaker

Writes to his niece on board the USS Mount Vernon. Discusses his trip home and his doubts in getting a speedy discharge. Written on YMCA letterhead.

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to Ruth Backof

Thanks Backof for the Christmas card. Replies to a comment regarding an abundance of tomatoes and how they would be a delicacy to a man in the army. Writes that he would like to go out with a lady and then jokes that he woke up and saw uniforms all...

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to Mrs. S.W. Traylor

Writes to his mother about his lack of mail from home and hopes she has received the handkerchief he sent. Discusses his daily activities and looks forward to market day when the townspeople gather to discuss local news and the war. Mentions a...

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to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend that he constantly thinks about their great times in the country before he shipped out and hopes to have many more once he returns. Says that the local people are very different from the Americans but they have fun together...

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to Hazel Reese

Sends a friend a Christmas postcard. Pictured on the card is a young girl modeling a soldier's dress hat in front of a mirror. Image by René Vincent, printed by Draeger, Imp.

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to Hazel Reese

Writes to a friend about how news of the armistice was recieved in camp. Discusses coming home and his Thanksgiving. Wishes he could be home with Hazel for Christmas and jokes that if he is lucky, he will be home in time for New Years' 1920!...

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to Hazel Reese

Thanks Hazel for the letter that lifted him from the depths of despair. Hopes she has received his letters. Discusses his daily activities, school and the furlough he will soon receive. Describes his Christmas. Puts her mind at ease regarding the...

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to Hazel Reese

Postcard of Parame, a suburb of St. Malo, where Tuell took his furlough. Writes that he is in the midst of final inspections and expects to embarking for the states shortly. Adds that he walked along the shoreline portrayed in the postcard and...

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to Emily Tuell

Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel...

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to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...

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to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about his plans to embark for the states shortly. Discusses the poor postal service and says that it has greatly improved since the war ended. Mentions General Pershing's visit to his camp and promises to elaborate once he...

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to Hazel Reese

Writes to his friend about being held at Camp Coetquidan rather than shipping out as planned. Discusses the troops' desperation in leaving the camp, which is located miles from the nearest town, and how they are occupying themselves. Mentions that...

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to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to his commanding officer that he has been in the hospital for five weeks and would like the opportunity to return to the states with his company. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

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to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Boarding house mistress writes to Captain Anderson about how glad she is that they have become friends. She encourages him to maintain his French and wonders if he plans on returning to Journy. Comments on the sad state of the Journy landscape and...

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