George J. Maguolo letter to Mother - May 11, 1919
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# 80 May 11, 1919 [Saturday] Dear Mother - this eve finds me at the Rochester Hotel where I shall stay for the night in order to catch an early train to Pierre – Fonde (near Soissons). Elegant accomodations – and even though its midnight the writing room which looks out on to the boulevard is so delightful that I shall write a line for I’m not a bit tired. All afternoon I spent at the Grand Palace – the ”Salon” of this year’s art exhibitions and found it simply wonderful. the more I see the more I become impressed with the work realizing what a tremendous field there is ahead. greatly inspiring.
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[page 2] during the evening I was with Mme Deldiere (Herbert & I) and we went to a comedy theatre. Excellent music. the atmosphere here seems to become gayer all the time. Now that Spring has at last arrived and good weather set in the gardens & parks have their attractions. tuesday I invited the Dames of the paentheon and passed through the Luxembourg gardens. With their fountains - and neatly dressed children playing about and guidance of the mistresses – it a most charming spot! Best wishes to you all Sincerely George Maguolo Bellevue (Seine et Oise) A.P.O. 702 A E F
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P.S. I am now in Class “A” post graduate work which is to give me some special priviliges May have a surprise for you next month. [George Maguolo]
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Mother’s Day May 11 - 1919 To Mother From Her Boy in France tomorrow being Mother’s day I too rejoice the fact and take this opportunity to express my love for it will not be long now before we all will join again under the paternal roof George - (over)
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Just one year ago May 12 I wrote another Mother’s letter in which was contained little say. But you have never acknowledged receipt of same. Did you get that letter? [George Maguolo]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Mother - May 11, 1919 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Mother. 11 May 1919. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his mother on May 11, 1919 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company A and served in France until 1919. In this letter Maguolo described his daily life at school. He also included a postcard wishing his mother happy Mother's Day. This letter was written on American Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--Study and Teaching |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | May 11, 1919 |
| Language | English |