TRANSCRIBED FROM THE LAFAYETTE COUNTY DEMOCRAT JUNE 6, 1918 P. 1
Douglas, Ariz.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Burris
Dear mother and father:
I will write you all a few lines to let you know I haven’t forgoten you. I have been so busy packing up that I haven’t had time to write to anybody. Well mother we sure have a hard time of it out here. We hardly ever have any pleasure, when we do it sure costs something but just think that is all we get out of life and we may go across and never come back, but God being my helper I will come back safe and sound.
I am proud I can fight for my country, its hard for us boys to save any money as everything is so high but I would rather stay right here and fight for nothing than to work on the outside for good money. That is how much I care for my country. I will gladly do my part and when this war is over I can come home with a glad heart. But if I was a slacker, I would be ashamed to look at the other boys who went over and done their bit, but you can say if your son was drafted, he isn’t a slacker after all.
I am well and hope you are the same. Don’t answer this as we are leaving this place for California and I will send you my address later. Did you get my pictures.
I must close now for this time.
Your loving son.
Charlie A. Burris.
NOTES: Charlie Allen Burris was born on January 26, 1894. He was described being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCE KENT
Douglas, Ariz.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Burris
Dear mother and father:
I will write you all a few lines to let you know I haven’t forgoten you. I have been so busy packing up that I haven’t had time to write to anybody. Well mother we sure have a hard time of it out here. We hardly ever have any pleasure, when we do it sure costs something but just think that is all we get out of life and we may go across and never come back, but God being my helper I will come back safe and sound.
I am proud I can fight for my country, its hard for us boys to save any money as everything is so high but I would rather stay right here and fight for nothing than to work on the outside for good money. That is how much I care for my country. I will gladly do my part and when this war is over I can come home with a glad heart. But if I was a slacker, I would be ashamed to look at the other boys who went over and done their bit, but you can say if your son was drafted, he isn’t a slacker after all.
I am well and hope you are the same. Don’t answer this as we are leaving this place for California and I will send you my address later. Did you get my pictures.
I must close now for this time.
Your loving son.
Charlie A. Burris.
NOTES: Charlie Allen Burris was born on January 26, 1894. He was described being of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCE KENT