George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - November 20, 1918
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November 20, [1918] [sketch of fort] Dear Folks - We are indeed happy that the war is coming to a close and anxiously wait for some news as to our probable return. There are many rumors but no one knows as yet. Personally I do not expect anything before at least three months. In my last letter I mentioned a possibility of being mustered out over here and entering a French Art school, possibly the Ecole de Beaux art in Paris. But there doesn’t look like much chance for anything so good while in the Army. In fact I’ve given up hope to see Italy – and anxiously await my freedom with my discharge. All chances for promotion are also futile. It will be a long story that I can tell you upon my return.
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Our immediate work should not last much more than a month – after that I know nothing of what will become of me. Undoubtedly you shall see America before me as they are due to leave France before us. [sketch of rations] We hope to have a little celebration here thanksgiving with a regular meal. gee how I should like to slip home just for dinner. Am hoping that your box will reach me about the time this letter reaches you. It will be a happy Xmas this year no matter how little we have for now our work is done and an early voyage home is anticipated. My “Marriane” (French adopted Mother) is sure to remember me along with many French people whom I now know.
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[sketch of building] So I have another brother in uniform! Louis’s letter of [October] 14 reached me after about two months of silence. The letters I have written you are dated [September] 13 – 15 - 22 - 29 [October] 5 - 20 - 29. [November] 3-12. So the 16th is the only one you received! It was much of a surprise for me to hear that Louis is taking Architecture (Army Architecture may be and I know just about what that is like). From the Stars & Stripes I learn that we may now tell what we are doing and where we are. It also states that Sunday 23rd is “Fathers Day.” Upon that day I shall write dad a letter telling of my complete trip what I have done and the places I have visited. Last May 12th was “Mothers Day” and accordingly I wrote a long
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letter. However you did not acknowledge receipt of same so dont know if you got it or not? Be sure you have a map of France when you get the next letter for you will be interested in seeing just how much territory I have covered. When I left the Training Camps on the way from the Hospitals I had a photo - post card taken with full equipment which I will describe some day. Inclosed you should find a print of same. Also a christmas card of our regiment is inclosed. Am feeling fine with a fericious appetite and when not busy spend the evenings with Ray & Simpson on the ramparts of this fortification. Tell me what letters you have received from me please. – Sincerely [Corporal] [George] Maguolo A. P. O. 714 Co. “A” 29th [Engineers] [censor signature]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - November 20, 1918 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Folks. 20 November 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 November 20, 1918 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company A and served in France until 1919. In this letter, Maguolo reflected on the end of the War and when he might return home. Maguolo illustrated this letter with various drawings. |
| 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 | November 20, 1918 |
| Language | English |