TRANSCRIBED FROM THE PINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC MAY 22, 19018 P. 10
Don’t worry about me, as I will come home safe and sound with God’s will. Brace up and don’t lose any business on my account. Face it with a perpetual smile on your lips. The Lord has thrown the United States into this great conflict to assist in wiping out the present regime ruling the bloodthirsty and barbarous German nation. It is, therefore, high than a duty that calls upon parents to make great sacrifices. It is a privilege for a father to give his son for such a great cause.
Remembering how our Patriarch Abraham was willing to sacrifice his only son, in reply to the Almighty’s call, my taking part in this war of nations should also be borne by you and others with pride and honor, as the Lord of Hosts has willed it so. I am going forth to do my duty to the Lord on High and to my country.
NOTES: This partial letter was written by nineteen year old Samuel Lesser to his father. He was serving in the Coastal Artillery.
TRANSCRIBED BY ISAAC WOLTER
Don’t worry about me, as I will come home safe and sound with God’s will. Brace up and don’t lose any business on my account. Face it with a perpetual smile on your lips. The Lord has thrown the United States into this great conflict to assist in wiping out the present regime ruling the bloodthirsty and barbarous German nation. It is, therefore, high than a duty that calls upon parents to make great sacrifices. It is a privilege for a father to give his son for such a great cause.
Remembering how our Patriarch Abraham was willing to sacrifice his only son, in reply to the Almighty’s call, my taking part in this war of nations should also be borne by you and others with pride and honor, as the Lord of Hosts has willed it so. I am going forth to do my duty to the Lord on High and to my country.
NOTES: This partial letter was written by nineteen year old Samuel Lesser to his father. He was serving in the Coastal Artillery.
TRANSCRIBED BY ISAAC WOLTER