George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - Februay 16, 1918
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[page 1] “Somewhere” in France [February] 16, 1918 My Dear Folks – Have been on the move up to yesterday when I finally landed at my destination some forty miles from the “front.” Am no longer with my original company but now stay with a company of draftsman. I have been assigned to duty with the topography section. We are comfortably located in a big office where you would find me most any day working over a drafting table at map making The work is very interesting and the meals very good. But joy of joys – I have run into Herbert who is in the same office with me. Of course we fell on each others necks and now chum together continually.
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[page 2] Am Simpson which is in another division has been sent to Paris lucky boy! But I understand that we too will have another opportunity. Speaking of French cities and consequently Architecture, I am simply wild with what I have seen - having stopped in three large cities. It is all that Ray & I speak of. In fact tomorrow (Sunday) we are going to make some sketches. Of course you know it is warm here by noon. After having seen this French Architecture I am more anxious than ever to visit Italy. This may not be a dream from an occurance yesteday. The Major under whom I am working asked me if I could speak Italian
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[page 3] Upon telling him I could manage myself – he stated that he thought it would be of service to me and had he known it yesterday I may have been assigned to special duty. Oh Boy, I cannot say any more, but heres hoping! It was my pleasure to see our General [John] Pershing the other day. He certainly looks like a keen military commander. It is certainly hard to write a letter now for so many things happen and precious little can I write about. I understand that we are to receive our mail in a few days. Hope so for I have yet to hear a thing from the good old U.S.A. When the weather is clear and all is quiet, we occasionally hear
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[page 4] the rumble of the distant guns. However, there is nothing in the way of action. Will have much to tell when we meet again. Am writing this letter from the Y.M.C.A. where a Marine band is playing. Wish you could be here to hear them. they play simply great and many French soldiers stand around much appreciative of our American Musicians. Please don’t worry about me for I have a permanent location out of Danger. My “bunk” is comfortable and meals excellent, and now they Ray & I am together we have excellent companionship. Lovingly yours – [Private] George Maguolo c/o 447th [Depot Detachment] Engineers [American Expeditionary Forces] Will write you oftener now that I am located.
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - Februay 16, 1918 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George. Letter to Folks. 16 February 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 February 16, 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 been assigned to a company of draftsmen in the topography section. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--War Work--Y. M. C. A. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | February 16, 1918 |
| Language | English |