TRANSCRIBED FROM THE COLUMBIA BANNER JANUARY 30, 1918 P. 1
Washington D. C.
January 12, 1918
Miss Maggie Reeves,
Magnolia, Ark.
Dear Maggie:
How are you? As for me I am doing fine away up here in the snow, for believe me, we are sure having some wintry weather in this country. It has just stopped snowing and I’ve just come over to the Y. M. C. A., to do some writing. The music is playing so pretty now, wish you could be here and listen to it; am sure you would enjoy it ever so much.
Listen! I spent Sunday afternoon in the city. O, it is so grand! the Capitol especially. There is one room in the Capitol called the Golden Room. It has about $75,000.00 worth of gold gifts in it. If you ever want to visit a great place, then this room is worth a trip to Washington. In the evening I went to church and heard Billy Sunday preach. There were about 13,000 at the service, and he certainly can preach. I suppose I shall go again Thursday and hear his next sermon.
And haven’t I told you about my trip to Washington from Camp Beauregard yet? Well, well, I’m forgetful sometimes. We entrained at Alexandria, La. The 18th of Dec. for Virginia. I did not know then where we were going. We came through five states into Washington, spent the night of Dec. 20th in the American University Park Camp and moved back into Virginia at Fort Myer the 21st. Fort Myer is the next most beautiful place I ever saw. I never expected to see as beautiful a place in my life. The scenery is grand there and Virginia is worth a trip to see any time. I went to a Christmas tree while there. As I have already told you about it, won’t mention it here.
We are now located in the loveliest camp I ever expected to see while I am one of “Uncle Sam’s Boys”. My home at present is in the University Park Camp. It is a large three story stone building, prettier by far than the Magnolia court house. I am pleased to be here as a soldier, but I am getting anxious to see my old home again.
I guess the people back home are getting over the measles by now. I certainly hope that they are.
As I have other letters to write tonight, will close, hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck to you and good night,
Carl Peterson.
NOTES: Henry Carl Peterson was born on July 22, 1892 McNeil, Arkansas and died on January 15, 1964 at Garland City, in Miller County, Arkansas. He is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery at Texarkana, Arkansas. He was described as being of medium weight and height with blue eyes and light brown hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT
Washington D. C.
January 12, 1918
Miss Maggie Reeves,
Magnolia, Ark.
Dear Maggie:
How are you? As for me I am doing fine away up here in the snow, for believe me, we are sure having some wintry weather in this country. It has just stopped snowing and I’ve just come over to the Y. M. C. A., to do some writing. The music is playing so pretty now, wish you could be here and listen to it; am sure you would enjoy it ever so much.
Listen! I spent Sunday afternoon in the city. O, it is so grand! the Capitol especially. There is one room in the Capitol called the Golden Room. It has about $75,000.00 worth of gold gifts in it. If you ever want to visit a great place, then this room is worth a trip to Washington. In the evening I went to church and heard Billy Sunday preach. There were about 13,000 at the service, and he certainly can preach. I suppose I shall go again Thursday and hear his next sermon.
And haven’t I told you about my trip to Washington from Camp Beauregard yet? Well, well, I’m forgetful sometimes. We entrained at Alexandria, La. The 18th of Dec. for Virginia. I did not know then where we were going. We came through five states into Washington, spent the night of Dec. 20th in the American University Park Camp and moved back into Virginia at Fort Myer the 21st. Fort Myer is the next most beautiful place I ever saw. I never expected to see as beautiful a place in my life. The scenery is grand there and Virginia is worth a trip to see any time. I went to a Christmas tree while there. As I have already told you about it, won’t mention it here.
We are now located in the loveliest camp I ever expected to see while I am one of “Uncle Sam’s Boys”. My home at present is in the University Park Camp. It is a large three story stone building, prettier by far than the Magnolia court house. I am pleased to be here as a soldier, but I am getting anxious to see my old home again.
I guess the people back home are getting over the measles by now. I certainly hope that they are.
As I have other letters to write tonight, will close, hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck to you and good night,
Carl Peterson.
NOTES: Henry Carl Peterson was born on July 22, 1892 McNeil, Arkansas and died on January 15, 1964 at Garland City, in Miller County, Arkansas. He is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery at Texarkana, Arkansas. He was described as being of medium weight and height with blue eyes and light brown hair.
TRANSCRIBED BY CAROLYN YANCEY KENT