James E. Henschel letter to Leopold H. Henschel - December 28, 1918
Transcript
Lt. J.E. Henschel MTC School #1 A.P.O. 772-A December 28th 1918 - Dear Dad - Just a line between trains. I returned to Decize long enough to look at my mail, there were tons of it. All of November and most of October stuff that had been chasing me around for months. My gratitude for the pin. Tell the folks my Christmas box was absolutely the finest "9x3x3" in France. There is not time to say more than just "thanks". You see - by dint of two hours' persuading - I received three days leave to see Harvey. It takes a say to come back and another to go - but that leave us a whole day - which is better
Transcript
than nothing. Sent E. M. and B. a little something for Christmas. You and Mother have my love - which is the best thing I could remember you with. Besides - I went broke on the three kiddies. Love - Ned.
Details
| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Leopold H. Henschel - December 28, 1918 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Leopold H. Henschel. 28 December 1918. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated December 28, 1918, Henschel wrote to his father between trains on his return trip to Decize. He also thanked him for the Christmas box he received. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps; Christmas |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the National World War I Museum and Memorial: (816) 888-8100. |
| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | December 18, 1918 |
| Language | English |