TRANSCRIBED FROM THE HOT SPRINGS NEW ERA AUGUST 9, 1918 P. 6
My Dearest Mother and Dad:
Well, here I am again with the same old story, no mail since I left the states, so I haven’t a great deal to write about only to say that I got a pass last Sunday and visited a town about thirty miles from camp via tramway railroad and was taken through some very interesting places. Some of the buildings were built in the 14th century. We also made a visit to the mayor’s office and he shook hands with all of us and made a very nice speech. Some of the tapestries took up the whole side of the room. We also saw the box in the court room where Marie Antoinette was. It is one of the oldest towns in France. We sure had a very pleasant time. I am still feeling fine and dandy and hope and pray that you and dad are both in good health. We are sure blessed with fine weather, cool nights and warm days.
God bless you all and tell them I think of them all even if I don’t write. Send me Mr. Preston’s address and I will write him.
Hoping to see a letter soon I remain your loving son.
Harry M. House
Camp Q. M. C. A. P. O. 711 A. E. F. France
NOTES: This letter was written from France to House’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall House of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Before House joined the army he had worked in the Biggs Art Store in Hot Springs. After he returned from the war in July 1919, he was made manager of the store.
TRANSCRIBED BY LINDA MATTHEWS
My Dearest Mother and Dad:
Well, here I am again with the same old story, no mail since I left the states, so I haven’t a great deal to write about only to say that I got a pass last Sunday and visited a town about thirty miles from camp via tramway railroad and was taken through some very interesting places. Some of the buildings were built in the 14th century. We also made a visit to the mayor’s office and he shook hands with all of us and made a very nice speech. Some of the tapestries took up the whole side of the room. We also saw the box in the court room where Marie Antoinette was. It is one of the oldest towns in France. We sure had a very pleasant time. I am still feeling fine and dandy and hope and pray that you and dad are both in good health. We are sure blessed with fine weather, cool nights and warm days.
God bless you all and tell them I think of them all even if I don’t write. Send me Mr. Preston’s address and I will write him.
Hoping to see a letter soon I remain your loving son.
Harry M. House
Camp Q. M. C. A. P. O. 711 A. E. F. France
NOTES: This letter was written from France to House’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall House of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Before House joined the army he had worked in the Biggs Art Store in Hot Springs. After he returned from the war in July 1919, he was made manager of the store.
TRANSCRIBED BY LINDA MATTHEWS