George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - December 3, 1917
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[page 1] Ayer [Massachusetts] [December] 3 1917 Dear Folks - The weather is so severe today that we were excused from drilling and so, having the whole day before me I am trying to pass the time by writing. It is a pleasure for me to write, but when I receive no answers, it makes me think that probably I am over doing it. to be frank with you, I have written over 18 letters while in this camp, and have not received a single response as yet. Inclosed find a pamplet containing the map of Camp Devens which I have marked to show our location. It contains some interesting facts. Tomorrow the entire camp is to parade before Secretary of War, [Newton] Baker. A rigid inspection will be made to see that each man is in perfect condition and his equipment complete. No loose buttons or grease spots go here.
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[page 1] Ayer [Massachusetts] [December] 3 1917 Dear Folks - The weather is so severe today that we were excused from drilling and so, having the whole day before me I am trying to pass the time by writing. It is a pleasure for me to write, but when I receive no answers, it makes me think that probably I am over doing it. to be frank with you, I have written over 18 letters while in this camp, and have not received a single response as yet. Inclosed find a pamplet containing the map of Camp Devens which I have marked to show our location. It contains some interesting facts. Tomorrow the entire camp is to parade before Secretary of War, [Newton] Baker. A rigid inspection will be made to see that each man is in perfect condition and his equipment complete. No loose buttons or grease spots go here.
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[page 3] and come back here. Although I do not expect you to write as often as I, yet an occasional letter to keep me posted on home facts would be appreciated. The people whom I visited in Boston have been very good to me. Received some “food” yesterday and a promise for more. You can bet that if we get any more furloughs, Ray and I are going to beat it down to Boston. However a notice has just been posted on the bulletin board of the barrack stating that no furloughs will be issued hereafter beginning tonight 10 P.M. Just what this means no one know – but it is certain that the quarantine draws near .... Will write with further developments Sincerely George Camp Devens 419th [Depot] [Detachment] 25th Engineers Ayer, [Massachusetts]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - December 3, 1917 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Folks. 3 December 1917. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote to his parents from Ayers, Massachuttes on December 3, 1917 while at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. Maguolo was in the 419th Depot Detachment, 25th Engineers and served in the 29th Engineers in France until 1919. In this letter he asked his parents to send him his drawing instruments because he could have personal affects at the camp. Maguolo also mentioned an upcoming inspection by the Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | Camp Devens (Mass.); 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 | December 3, 1917 |
| Language | English |