TRANSCRIBED FROM THE JONESBORO DAILY TRIBUNE APRIL 23, 1918 P. 2
Philadelphia, Pa.
April 16, 1918, 3:00 p. m.
Dear Sister:
Just to let you know I leave tomorrow on the U. S. S. Henderson, it is a transport and just what I wanted to get on, for I know I am going some place. They all say we are lucky because it is easier on a transport than on a battleship. But I wish I could hear from home before I leave. I got a letter yesterday from Anna, it come via Great Lakes, and it looks like I should have had one from some of you. I am going to the post office in a few minutes to see if there is one for me. I was there this morning but there was nothing for me.
Now don’t worry if you don’t hear from me for a long time. You know when we leave I can’t mail another one until I get back unless we stay over there for a while then I will write from there but it will be a long time to come.
I wish I could hear how mother is. I hope she is better, lots better and that you all are well and happy.
I guess we won’t be gone over a month. I will write as often as I can. A company of 40 of us went to town (I mean Phila) yesterday afternoon and took part in a Liberty Loan parade. After the parade to an entertainment at the University of Pennsylvania Museum I had a good time and the whole trip didn’t cost me a penny. Well good bye, good luck, and God bless you all. Lovingly,
LETCHER.
NOTES: Letcher Langford was born August 26, 1897 in Kentucky. His father brought his family to Jonesboro before 1900. Letcher died December 21, 1987. He enlisted in the Navy, December 6, 1917 and was discharged March 29, 1919. He became a Health Apprentice in the Navy. The letter is written to his sister, Norma Langford.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT
Philadelphia, Pa.
April 16, 1918, 3:00 p. m.
Dear Sister:
Just to let you know I leave tomorrow on the U. S. S. Henderson, it is a transport and just what I wanted to get on, for I know I am going some place. They all say we are lucky because it is easier on a transport than on a battleship. But I wish I could hear from home before I leave. I got a letter yesterday from Anna, it come via Great Lakes, and it looks like I should have had one from some of you. I am going to the post office in a few minutes to see if there is one for me. I was there this morning but there was nothing for me.
Now don’t worry if you don’t hear from me for a long time. You know when we leave I can’t mail another one until I get back unless we stay over there for a while then I will write from there but it will be a long time to come.
I wish I could hear how mother is. I hope she is better, lots better and that you all are well and happy.
I guess we won’t be gone over a month. I will write as often as I can. A company of 40 of us went to town (I mean Phila) yesterday afternoon and took part in a Liberty Loan parade. After the parade to an entertainment at the University of Pennsylvania Museum I had a good time and the whole trip didn’t cost me a penny. Well good bye, good luck, and God bless you all. Lovingly,
LETCHER.
NOTES: Letcher Langford was born August 26, 1897 in Kentucky. His father brought his family to Jonesboro before 1900. Letcher died December 21, 1987. He enlisted in the Navy, December 6, 1917 and was discharged March 29, 1919. He became a Health Apprentice in the Navy. The letter is written to his sister, Norma Langford.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT