TRANSCRIBED FROM THE CLAY COUNTY COURIER OCTOBER 26, 1917 P. 2
Ft. Snelling
Sept. 20, 1917.
Dear Harry:
Received your letter, and believe me, I enjoyed every word of it. Made me feel like I was back in dear old Corning. I am anxious to hear about your baseball prospects. Judging from your letter you will practically have a new line up. It will not, however, be the first time you have developed material, and I am looking for you to take them over this year. Wish I was near enough to see a game.
Talking about working, we sure have been put through some hard work. We have been digging trenches this week, and tomorrow we leave here at seven and will not return until Saturday at noon. Going to have a battle with the 5th infantry. We will fight all day tomorrow and night until Saturday morning. Must get my pack roll for tomorrow’s journey, and take a dive, as we will not have a chance tomorrow night. Give my best regards to all the boys and girls.
As ever,
George
NOTES: This letter was written by George W. McCollum.
TRANSCRIBED BY LINDA MATTHEWS
Ft. Snelling
Sept. 20, 1917.
Dear Harry:
Received your letter, and believe me, I enjoyed every word of it. Made me feel like I was back in dear old Corning. I am anxious to hear about your baseball prospects. Judging from your letter you will practically have a new line up. It will not, however, be the first time you have developed material, and I am looking for you to take them over this year. Wish I was near enough to see a game.
Talking about working, we sure have been put through some hard work. We have been digging trenches this week, and tomorrow we leave here at seven and will not return until Saturday at noon. Going to have a battle with the 5th infantry. We will fight all day tomorrow and night until Saturday morning. Must get my pack roll for tomorrow’s journey, and take a dive, as we will not have a chance tomorrow night. Give my best regards to all the boys and girls.
As ever,
George
NOTES: This letter was written by George W. McCollum.
TRANSCRIBED BY LINDA MATTHEWS