Clarence J. Minick letter to Viola Minick - September 14, 1918
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14 [September] 1918 Somewhere in France American E.F. A.P.O. 776. My Dearest Babes” well Loves how are you today fine I hope. This leaves me feeling fair. Have been asleep most of the day was up all night. No sleep for the good or bad. But guess you can tell by the papers why. no mail has reached me here for close to two weeks. Did not get to mail your letter which I wrote yesterday nor can't tell when I'll get the chance to mail this one. But just as soon as possible. I am only hoping you and our Darling Babe are well. Gee how I long to get the cable But no telling when it will reach me.
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my fountain has gone dry so it is the pencil now. But know you don't care as long as you hear. Wish I could tell you a lot but suppose I will have to wait. How are the war news there for the 11th 12th 13 and 14th suppose it is about the same good news. I hardly think it can last many more months, and believe me Babe I am ready for it too end any time. How is mother? Fine & in good health I hope. Has Father and Allie been to see you. 7 Gee I wish I could hear all about our Babe. Makes me feel pretty Blue at times. Well when I do hear I sure will be a happy kid. won't I Babe. Have not seen Moore or Bailey for several days, as they are located some distance from me. only two companies here where I am. well Babe I just have 2 more packs of good old Camels and then I will have to fall on Bull Durham. My Camels lasted well didn't they But I quit smoking.
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so much. Not that is was hurting me any but couldn't find time and when a soldier can't find time to smoke he is pretty busy, don't you think? It is getting like winter over here. I had a OD shirt, sweater, coat, over coat & rain coat on last night and was still chilly. But then we were riding. Plenty warm when I was walking. Still Like my new Co. fine. Do you ever hear from Al & Nellie & what are their address I might write them when I get time. Are they still at the Depot Brigade & where is W.C. & Alberta?
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wish I had them both in my Co. right now, especially W.C. Tomorrow is Sunday I think, and no telling where & what I will be doing. I can't even keep track of the week days in fact I just keep track of the day of the month thats about all & the time of Day. when did you hear from Jollie & Orville? I guess if my mail ever finds me I will have enough to keep me busy reading for a wk. My last letter from you was dated [August] 8 so you can tell about how many I will get. And I Hope that cable gets here tonight.
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Well Love there is No News of Interest that I can impart with so will say good Bye again & write every time I possible can. Give All My Love and Millions of Kisses to my Babes And a ton of [ms illegible: 1 wd] Love to you Both & May God Keep a watchful eye on Both taking good care of you. Bye Bye Yours Hubby & Daddy Clarence J Minich Captain 361st Inf American E.F. A.P.O. 776 OK CJMinick Capt 361st US Inf.
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| Title | Clarence J. Minick letter to Viola Minick - September 14, 1918 |
| Creator | Minick, Clarence J. |
| Source | Minick, Clarence J. Letter to Viola Minick. 14 September 1918. Clarence James Minick Collection, 1914-1943. 2000.14. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter, dated September 14, 1918, Clarence Minick wrote his wife, Viola, concerning the wintery conditions. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 361st; United States. Army. Division, 91st |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 2000.14 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | September 14, 1918 |
| Language | English |