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20 April 1919
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
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.
GLC07810.090
28 November 1918
Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
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...
GLC07810.014
14 December 1918
Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939
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...
GLC07810.016
6 October 1918
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
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...
GLC07810.017
3 December 1918
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...
GLC07810.019
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