James E. Henschel letter to Elizabeth Henschel - October 8, 1918
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Private J.E. Henschel. Motor Transport Corps - School #1 (APO 772) Am. Ex. Forces. Decize France - October 8th 1918. Dear Elizabeth - Don't you think I would make a fine school teacher? That's just what I am now. Teaching officers a lot about convoys that they don't want to know, and soldiers a lot they do, is my job now for the rest of the war. There is one thing nice though, perhaps sometime I may be sent back to the States to teach there. That would be fine - wouldn't it? (You see - I am such a wise fellow, and know so much - that they figure I am a lot more use back here than taking part in the war as a soldier. Perhaps they are right - who knows?) I have two letters from you - dated August 4th and 20th. Very sweet letters, both of them - showing that I libelled my sister when I said she did not write to me. I thought surely you would get all "E's" your first years - but they say over here "C'est la guerre which means - "it's all right, anyhow". Can't remember that my average nearly as that. Why don't you take French?
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Suppose that you and Mary are both great big girls now - going to parties and all that. If ever I by some strange chance fall into the good graces of those high and mighties who give out commissions, I will be a little wealthier and send you both the scarves I admired so much in Paris. Just a trifle past my pocket-book at present - but some time perhaps. This is short - but it's late. A good-night hug and kiss and lots of love. Ned.
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| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Elizabeth Henschel - October 8, 1918 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Elizabeth Henschel. 8 October 1918. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated October 8, 1918, Henschel wrote his sister, Elizabeth, about being an instructor at the motor transport corps school. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Motor Transport Corps School |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | October 8, 1918 |
| Language | English |