George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - April 11, 1918
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[page 1] April 11, 1918 Dear Folks – Again I am home! Or at least to Headquarters which is the longest stay I have had so far. But it is not the return from the Front that tickles me so. When I arrived here after a two days journey I was handed a bunch of letters that nearly drew my breath! Thirty-eight letters and two packages, the first news from the good old U. S. A! After finding me some straw for my bed and taking a bath (the first I had in nearly two months) I found a quiet and comfortable spot to spend with my friends in America. It must have taken me three
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[page 2] hours to read them all. They were wonderful hours for I spent them in the U. S. A! And when I undid a certain package containing binoculars it made me dance for joy! Gee! but I was glad to get them for I hardly suspected you would be able to get them over to me. Was also glad to get mom’s picture. The letters I received from home are dated as follows – Louis [January] 25 – Dad [February] 12 – [February] 17 Sis - [February] 12. I shall try to answer each briefly in this letter & later will elaborate.
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[page 3] Dear Louis - [January] 25 in regard to promotion I certainly hope to receive some consideration due to my recent work. The chances are good and I shall tell you more about it later. My Boston friends sure treat me royal. They send me a Boston paper reg. The other of the two packages I received was from them! It contained candy. Something I had not seen for several months. Was very glad to hear school continues nicely. Hope the farm matters turn out nicely. [George Maguolo]
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[page 4] [February] 11 Dear Dad - It was certainly a relief to hear that the business is doing so well. I was very happy to hear the new work for I must confess that it often worried me. You can count on me taking care of myself. The last month was indeed a strenuous one but here I am again O. K. The suggestion of our possible trip to Italy also made me happy. Lets hope that some day we may do so. We have much to do as an army still, but time will show that the American is not asleep - [George Maguolo]
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[page 5] [February] 13 Dear Sis - America’s trip home interested me, and I was surprised to hear of his coming over. - Of course he must be in France now and I continually am on the look out for him. Shall write him tomorrow night. It was a relief to know that my watch arrived and is being taken care of together with my other bits of jewelry. Also glad to learn that Ma can secure my pay. It goes with out saying that her picture was well received and shall be well protected. I have not seen the 12th Engineers. [George Maguolo]
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[page 6] [February] 17 Dear Louis – You were indeed glad to see Marc I suppose & sorry to see him go. He is not making a mistake – just wish him luck! The sea is now far safer & living conditions over here far better than when I first arrived. goddard must be getting a real home from your description. Note the details carefully for the Maguolo’s are going to get one like it only probably better in the near future! Give Mr. [Charles] B. My Kindest regards [George Maguolo]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - April 11, 1918 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Folks. 11 April 1918. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his parents on April 11, 1918 while in France. Maguolo was in the 447th Depot Detachment, 25th Engineers and served in the 29th Engineers in France until 1919. In this letter Maguolo wrote that he had returned to headquarters and received numerous letters and packages. Maguolo went on to respond back to some of the correspondence he had received from home. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | April 11, 1918 |
| Language | English |