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Autograph letter signed

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

12 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to R.L. Bovard

12 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

20 April 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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

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Autograph letter signed

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Laurence L. Hopkins

March 1919

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

1 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

7 May 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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

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Autograph letter signed

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

6 June 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

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