TRANSCRIBED FROM THE LAFAYETTE COUNTY DEMOCRAT AUGUST 2, 1918 P. 1
In France,
Dear Eunice:
I guess you think that I have been a long time answering your letter, but you know we have been on the move ever since I received your letter, and that is the reason that I have been so long about writing.
Well how is every little thing now adays, suppose everybody is well and enjoying these beautiful days, we are sure having some fine weather now, though it was a long long time getting here. I had began to think I would never see the sun again, however it has shown up at last and and we boys are happy about it.
Mama said in her last letter that Willis had enlisted, was glad to hear that he volunteered. I wish him all kinds of good luck and hope to see him soon “Over here.”
Tell all the folks to cheer up as I don’t think “Kaiser Bill” can last much longer as we boys are sure giving him ”hell” and please tell ‘em slackers back there if they want to see some real life, try the dough boy game, and when then they have been “over the top” a few times, they then can go back home with a light heart and say that they have done their bit at a real man game, have had a taste of the real thing myself.
Eunice I would be very glad if you would write often, your letters are always welcome and they sure cheer up a fellow, and I will answer them as quick as I can.
Give all the “Families” my best wishes. I think of them often and the days that used to be and wonder if I will be lucky enough to get back. Send me one of your pictures. Answer soon with a newsy letter.
Your uncle,
“Bunyan”
A.B. Callicott
A. M. E. Force, In France
NOTES: Aaron Bunyan Callicott of Stamps, Arkansas was writing to his niece, Eunice. He was born on April 24, 1895 and died on February 5, 1980 in New Jersey. He was described as short and slender with blue eyes and light hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT
In France,
Dear Eunice:
I guess you think that I have been a long time answering your letter, but you know we have been on the move ever since I received your letter, and that is the reason that I have been so long about writing.
Well how is every little thing now adays, suppose everybody is well and enjoying these beautiful days, we are sure having some fine weather now, though it was a long long time getting here. I had began to think I would never see the sun again, however it has shown up at last and and we boys are happy about it.
Mama said in her last letter that Willis had enlisted, was glad to hear that he volunteered. I wish him all kinds of good luck and hope to see him soon “Over here.”
Tell all the folks to cheer up as I don’t think “Kaiser Bill” can last much longer as we boys are sure giving him ”hell” and please tell ‘em slackers back there if they want to see some real life, try the dough boy game, and when then they have been “over the top” a few times, they then can go back home with a light heart and say that they have done their bit at a real man game, have had a taste of the real thing myself.
Eunice I would be very glad if you would write often, your letters are always welcome and they sure cheer up a fellow, and I will answer them as quick as I can.
Give all the “Families” my best wishes. I think of them often and the days that used to be and wonder if I will be lucky enough to get back. Send me one of your pictures. Answer soon with a newsy letter.
Your uncle,
“Bunyan”
A.B. Callicott
A. M. E. Force, In France
NOTES: Aaron Bunyan Callicott of Stamps, Arkansas was writing to his niece, Eunice. He was born on April 24, 1895 and died on February 5, 1980 in New Jersey. He was described as short and slender with blue eyes and light hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT