TRANSCRIBED FROM THE SCOTT COUNTY ADVANCE REPORTER JUNE 6, 1918 P. 3
American Expeditionary Force
France, 4-20-1918.
W. A. Ray Esq.
Dear Friend and Bro.
I received your letter a few weeks ago, also the Diploma from the Lodge, all of which I was very glad to receive.
You may thank each and every one for their kindness in remembering me at this time. When one is so far from those he loves it is certainly fine to know your friends at home are thinking of you.
As you perhaps know I have been in France since last Sept., an officer of the 10th Engineers and of course have gone thru a great deal since leaving good old U. S. A. I am glad that I am over here at this time I would not care to be any other place except France.
As you of course know, these are very trying days for the Allies. The great Battle has been going on now for the past four weeks. But we all think that when the time comes Gen. Fock, Commander of all armies, will turn the trech.
I wish all Americans could see how France has given for the cause, and is still giving freely. God help us to give as freely of the best we have and have faith in Americans to give and give until there shall be no question of the outcome of the war.
Americans everywhere are making a record for themselves and the more I think of Americans at home and the more I see Americans in France, it makes me more proud to say I am an American.
All American can be proud of her boys in France and let us hope when the boys return to America, their lives will all be such that you will be proud of them.
Getting lots to eat, and I never felt better in my life, only I’ll be glad to get back to old Arkansas and see all of my many friends.
Good luck to all.
Your Friend and Bro
M. C. Knight.
Co. D. 10th Engineers A.E. F.
NOTES:
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD
American Expeditionary Force
France, 4-20-1918.
W. A. Ray Esq.
Dear Friend and Bro.
I received your letter a few weeks ago, also the Diploma from the Lodge, all of which I was very glad to receive.
You may thank each and every one for their kindness in remembering me at this time. When one is so far from those he loves it is certainly fine to know your friends at home are thinking of you.
As you perhaps know I have been in France since last Sept., an officer of the 10th Engineers and of course have gone thru a great deal since leaving good old U. S. A. I am glad that I am over here at this time I would not care to be any other place except France.
As you of course know, these are very trying days for the Allies. The great Battle has been going on now for the past four weeks. But we all think that when the time comes Gen. Fock, Commander of all armies, will turn the trech.
I wish all Americans could see how France has given for the cause, and is still giving freely. God help us to give as freely of the best we have and have faith in Americans to give and give until there shall be no question of the outcome of the war.
Americans everywhere are making a record for themselves and the more I think of Americans at home and the more I see Americans in France, it makes me more proud to say I am an American.
All American can be proud of her boys in France and let us hope when the boys return to America, their lives will all be such that you will be proud of them.
Getting lots to eat, and I never felt better in my life, only I’ll be glad to get back to old Arkansas and see all of my many friends.
Good luck to all.
Your Friend and Bro
M. C. Knight.
Co. D. 10th Engineers A.E. F.
NOTES:
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD