TRANSCRIBED FROM THE ASHLEY COUNTY EAGLE FEBRUARY 7, 1918 P. 1
France,
Jan. 6, 1918
Mr. Sam Baird,
Hamburg, Ark.
Dear Sam:
Just a few lines to let you and the Ashley County people know I am still able to kick.
I am stationed in Central France after a short time spent in England. Am working temporarily as flying Instructor, but hope to go after the Boche sometime in early Spring. Am not allowed to detail conditions here, but can say we are all very well satisfied and anxious to do all we can.
The French are wonderful people and show us every courtesy in their power. We see some wonderful sights over here, old castles and palaces that have the appearance of having been built at the beginning of the World.
Go after the slackers and give us all the “Sammies” as fast as possible. Remember me to all my friends and write when you can.
Lieut. J. Carroll Cone,
3rd Aviation Ins. Center,
American Exp. Force,
France, via N. Y.
NOTES: John Carroll Cone was born at Snyder, Arkansas in Ashley County on July 4, 1893 and died on August 11, 1976 in Washington, D. C. He is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. His headstone identifies him as a Lieut. Col. In the Air Force and having served in WWI.
TRANSCRIBED BY MIKE POLSTON
France,
Jan. 6, 1918
Mr. Sam Baird,
Hamburg, Ark.
Dear Sam:
Just a few lines to let you and the Ashley County people know I am still able to kick.
I am stationed in Central France after a short time spent in England. Am working temporarily as flying Instructor, but hope to go after the Boche sometime in early Spring. Am not allowed to detail conditions here, but can say we are all very well satisfied and anxious to do all we can.
The French are wonderful people and show us every courtesy in their power. We see some wonderful sights over here, old castles and palaces that have the appearance of having been built at the beginning of the World.
Go after the slackers and give us all the “Sammies” as fast as possible. Remember me to all my friends and write when you can.
Lieut. J. Carroll Cone,
3rd Aviation Ins. Center,
American Exp. Force,
France, via N. Y.
NOTES: John Carroll Cone was born at Snyder, Arkansas in Ashley County on July 4, 1893 and died on August 11, 1976 in Washington, D. C. He is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. His headstone identifies him as a Lieut. Col. In the Air Force and having served in WWI.
TRANSCRIBED BY MIKE POLSTON