George J. Maguolo letter to Dad - January 24, 1919
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Letter No. 64 Langres, France January 24, 1919. Dear Dad - You have probably received my lengthy letter of January 8th. Being in much the same condition now I shall try and tell you the latest events. I have received a letter from Enrico Lachin of Venice in answer to my request for a letter authorizing a leave there. It was written in English translated from his letter by some of his friends. It contained two certificates from the “Sundieo” stating that he was a citizen of Venice. (Papers we must have before asking for a furlough). One of these I forwarded to America immediately – the other I had filed with my own request. Although I wrote him in French thinking he understood it - with an introduction in Italian (aided by a friend of mine here R. Banini of [New York]) – he answered that he did not know the languages. His letter was very cheerful and he certainly was glad to hear from me. In it he states that they will be much disappointed if we (America & I) cannot come & see them before leaving for home. they are all well and wish to be remembered to you folks. there is no doubt about our getting a royal reception if allowed to go. I am sorry to say that a recent order over here does not permit any men of the A.E.F. to visit England or Italy on furlough. Why? The answer is about as logical as many other things which happen in the Army! But we poor stupid bucks are not allowed to question such. there then remains two ways of getting there. One is by the 3 mo. educational furlough to start soon – the other by being mustered out of the Army over here. I have applied for both. the second being most preferable – but the later acceptable. (In your next letter kindly advise me on the subject remaining here if possible for educational reasons) I do not know where America is not having heard from him for several months. It may be that since he is in a different regiment – regulations are different and he may be allowed to go. It would be very
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short of miraculous if we could go together. Interruption. The Captain was just in to see if I had a man to spare who was familiar with the relief work. I suggested a man who had little to do - and he is to go to Paris to work with the peace conference. the lucky dog! You may be interested to know that this letter is written on captured German material with German ink. Vast quantities of materials & supplies are being brought back here & stored. Just truck loads of drafting material. Inclosed in a bunch of printed matter from the “A” Company plant. – take notice of the swellest feed I’ve hade in France. – I hope you will save the enclosed dope together with all the rest the “Base Bull” I will send you every week. It contains much the same as the “Stars & Stripes” and magazines you read: Propaganda for the American Public. Amusing however as we do not take anything serious. It will probably be a couple of more months that we are here (unless I can get either of the means of escape I mentioned on the other side.) Am hoping to get on detached service somewhere, to see another part of France. Please tell me the conditions at home and the progress of the shop. I realize that there will be some vital questions for me to decide upon a return home so I wish to study conditions in preparation of the future Sincerely George T. Maguolo – [Corporal] Co ”A” 29th [Engineers] A.P.O. - #714
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[captured German paper with stickers]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Dad - January 24, 1919 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Dad. 24 January 1919. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his Dad January 24, 1919 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company A and served in France until 1919. In this letter Maguolo described his daily life and mentioned an opportunity for an educational furlough or a discharge from the Army while in Europe. Maguolo also explained that the Army would not let him go on a furlough to Italy to visit relatives. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918-- Equipment and supplies; World War, 1914-1918--Study and teaching |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | January 24, 1919 |
| Language | English |