George J. Maguolo letter to Louis - January 15, 1919
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Langres France January 15, [1919] Dear Louis - Your letter of [December] 19 gets here in record time. Although I have written [January] 8 and again the 11th, having much time I enjoy writing again. So old Ryden was in to see you? I was much surprised. the poor boob probably spilled the beans on my history at Mine La Motte. Did he mention “twins” (girls) To use to make excuses now I guess. - But it does look as if the poor fellow was fishing you an Xmas dinner invitation or something of the kind – however I did not know him so well as most of our time I spent with the fellows for Illinois [University]. Am glad to hear that the [Student Army Training Corp] is no more. Also that you have dropped out during this turmoil. Very little real work will be done this
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[page 2] year I am afraid. But – dont forget that you should go back under normal conditions. I have been paid $8 (10.90 [francs]) this month as a means of buying some of the necessities – am still six months behind. But why the allotments at home should stop is beyond me. It will probably straighten itself out in the end. The usual army way of doing things. No letter has reached me from Marc for sometime. I suspect that he may be on his way. And yet that is no indication for a letter from here to the next town may take two weeks. Also glad to hear that pop is going to send his semi-annual letter. – glad you received the last letter & box. Hope you get the Helmet I sent you. And you guessed it for we had a helova time on Xmas -
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[page 3] written one hour later. Advertisement Notice to Our Patrons Owing to the vast shipments of chocolate to our boys over there the supply at home will be limited. The A.E.F. issues chocolate to its men every ten days, in order that they may receive proper nourishment – etc. More bull Lowney Chocolates Bates [Massachusetts] Exhibit from Saturday Evening Post (propaganda) thats the bunk you read – along with the jam made by college girls – and furloughs every four months. - The only chocolate I ever saw (excepting Xmas Dinner) was a little I bought at the Y.M.C.A. Marc will enlighten you in this subject, as I am quite sure he will return before I do. Have heard nothing more on the furlough but incouragement comes for the Education leave. I am trying hard as it would be a fine opportunity even though we would be here until the middle of May. (However it wont be much before that if I could not go)
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[page 4] A year ago today I was feeding my lunch to the fishes. Two years ago I was in school close on the finish of the last lap. Them were the happy days when all was milk & honey but I did not know otherwise then. I have not heard from Emil or Ray for several months. Say you better start rounding off the corners between the Union Station & N. Marker St. because there is going to be some speed sometime between March & June. And Although I probably will be convoyed to [Jefferson] Barracks and escorted for 18 hours after mustering out – if they don’t suddenly take me to Arsenal Street – I will be a free man. No mo – army – for – me. We want to go home! Sincerely [George] Maguolo [Corporal] – Co “A” 29th [Engineers] A.P.O. - #714
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Louis - January 15, 1919 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Louis. 15 January 1919. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his brother Louis on January 15, 1919 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company A and served in France until 1919. In this letter Maguolo provided information on his daily life and mentioned his plans for the future. He also discussed the possibility of receiving an educational furlough or taking a trip to Italy to visit relatives. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Jefferson Barracks; Students Army Training Corp |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | January 15, 1919 |
| Language | English |