James Virgil Thomas letter to Mother, September 10, 1919
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HOTEL LORENZ MRS. H.L. MOODY, Manager Headquarters for Commercial and Mining Men Redding, California Sept, 10, 1919 Dear Mother, Moved again and I don’t know how long I will stay but I suppose that I will be here as long as there is a forest patrol. They send me down here to take charge of some De Havillands. None of the fellows here knew anything about them. I left Eugene Ore. Day before yesterday and got in here at 9:30 am yesterday morning.
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One of the ships wrecked yesterday afternoon when it was landing. No one hurt though. Had to work pretty hard today getting it ready to ship back to the field. I think things are going to be fine here when I get straightened out. The officers are dandy scouts and they treat me fine. I like the officer in command very well and he lets me have things my own way.
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The town seems to be pretty good but is awfully wet. There was a celebration here last night and never saw so many drunks since I left [illegible] Address my letters care of this hotel and write soon. Your Loving Son – Virgil P.S. The note on the back of the envelope gave me an idea. I am going to fly over Mt. Lassen and look down the crater. V.
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I forgot to mention that you can see the eruption of Mt. Lassen from Hotel Lorenz Windows at Redding Cal
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| Title | James Virgil Thomas letter to Mother, September 10, 1919 |
| Creator | Thomas, James Virgil |
| Source | unknown |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Avaition |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Paul Jones Family |
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| Date Original | September 10, 1919 |
| Language | English |