James E. Henschel letter to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - June 16, 1918
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Private J.E. Henschel. Prov. Co. A. American Mission M.T.D., Am.E.F - Convois Autos - Par B.C.M. June 16/1918 - Dear Mother and Dad - School has not commenced yet, so we are having the rare privilege of a sort of vacation for a few days. In the meanwhile there are "roofing parties" during which we scatter tar paper in strange fashion over the barracks. This is really quite enjoyable - for it gives the opportunity to register a kick at working as well as the fun of walking on the top of a roof. This will not be for long and we shall all be glad when the course itself does open - and work commences in earnest. We are far enough away from the fighting to be able to forget it pretty completely; it seems much like the first week or two of college. Situated in a medium sized town, about the first Americans to be located here - everything is ideal. I spent today on a shopping tour - buying ink and pencils and erasers and note-books. Wish that I had my large pen now. I even have the two loose-leaf note-books that I used at Missouri. (They were among the few things salvaged in the past month from the wreckage) - quite like old times. Had a letter from Fred Shields - now a corporal - the other day. It seemed that up to the time he had written that he had not taken part in the big scrap - and so of course was considerably down-hearted.
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What are Ramsey's and Harvey's addresses? I want to get in touch with them both as soon as they get over. I wrote Ramsey a short note sometime ago, but have not heard from him at all; the chances are pretty fair that he did not get it for I have not had a very complete idea as to where to write. Expect they are both on this side by now. While asking information - if you know or hear of the where abouts of one Walter Flory or of W. Goswnell Tomlinson (supposed to be Annapolis) please communicate. I will now burden you with a whole lot of nothing simply to fill up pages. Save "well and most happy" there is nothing to say. Love, as always- Ned. Say good morning to Mrs. Balling for me.
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| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - June 16, 1918 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 16 June 1918. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated June 16, 1918, Henschel wrote his parents regarding the start of officer's training school. Henschel also asked for his Brothers' addresses. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Officers Training School |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | June 16, 1918 |
| Language | English |