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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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Title
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Letter to Unknown (possibly George B. Hawley)
Subject
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
France.
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Letter to an unknown person, perhaps George B. Hawley, telling of the death of David Thompson.
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Thompson, George
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1918-08-19
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Correspondence
George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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Sept. 19, 1918
Dear Mother –
I am sorry to delay writing but have been chasing the Bosche so much the last month that it was impossible. I suppose you saw in the papers that the Americans start everything. Well, that is us. This division has had a very hard obstacle to get over, but we did it. The ground was very hilly and very hard to fight over, but we made old Fritzie run. We are out of the line for a few weeks rest unless something turns up. I am going to try to get a pass for London to see Uncle Jim, but I don’t know whether they will give it to me or not. We are going to get a new uniform and get the confounded cooties off of us. You should have seen the boys when they came out of the line. Most of them hadn’t shaved in over a month and quite often and our clothes were torn. I thought that when I came out, I would let my moustache grow, but I got yellow. I am still in the signal platoon and the Lieutenant who is in charge has lots of nerve. He goes out with us to lay wire and generally goes before us to locate where it is supposed to go. Most of them send out a sergeant or corporal to be in charge. He seems to be very cool under shell fire, and believe me, it is some job to be so cool when the shells are whizzing all around us. The shells drop so often and close at times that fellows say their prayers quite often and, believe me, it puts the fear of God in everybody. There isn’t any division that has been over as long as us that has been through what we have been through. It feels fine to be able to work and get cleaned up. I didn’t know what it was to really need a bath and, believe me, it feels good to be able to sleep where the shells don’t go off all the while. I haven’t seen any of the coast artillery boys from Danbury since the last time I wrote. I haven’t received any mail in about a month, but I know there are some over here, will probably get some today. The villages we passed through where the big drives took place, not a single house is left standing. The artillery fire is so great that every inch of ground is dotted with shell holes. The trees are all riddled with bullets and a lot of them are crushed into kindling wood. Most of us don’t know how we got out of it alive. We are going to have a formation this morning, so will write again soon. Hoping you and Father are well and hope to see you soon. Write soon and often. I remain,
Your Son
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Letter to Mary A. Hawley
Subject
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
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An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
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Hawley writes: from off the line again as his division was again successful in pushing a German retreat; of his desire to get a pass to London to try and see his uncle there; that he is happy to be able to sleep without the sound of shells exploding.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
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1918-09-19
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Correspondence
George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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France
Aug. 19, 1918
Dear Mother –
I haven’t heard from you in over three weeks but hope to soon. We are going so fast that the mail can’t catch up to us. Fritzie is certainly having their troubles now. I saw nearly a whole battery of the coast artillery from Danbury day before yesterday. Amongst them are (Chisel) Smith, (Spider) Walsh, Jack Marsh and fellows by the name of Boughey, Carroll, Gustafson, the last named used to work on Durgy’s grocery wagon. They told me that Herbert Durgy and Arthur Kelly and a lad by the name of Knox are also in the same battery but did not see them. If I get another chance, I’ll try and see more of them. Chisel Smith gave me a Danbury Evening News, dated July20, 1918. The first one I have seen since leaving the States. I don’t know where the papers you said you sent me. It seems more interesting the last few days over here by meeting so many fellows from my home town. There are about ten Ansonia lads in this regiment, and the other day I saw two more from another outfit. We get all the newspapers together that are sent to us and sit around in a circle in Indian fashion and talk about the different experiences we have had in France, etc. Just like your sewing circle do. Today the Sun Tobacco Fund gave us a package of cigarettes and matches, and they were certainly appreciated, the first ready made cigarettes we have had in over two weeks. The government issues us Bull Durham about twice a week and nearly everybody has learned to roll his own. When we are out of the line we can most always buy one or two packs of cigarettes at a time and the Y.M.C.A. man comes up occasionally with cigarettes for us to buy, not where there in much fighting to be done. The Y.M.C.A. and Red Cross certainly (treats) us the boys good over here. Frank Rowley has been away on baggage detail for about two weeks but is back in the infantry again. We have another fellow in the company by the name of Woods. He lived on Triangle Street. I think Uncle John knows him. Fritzie retreated so fast from where we are now that he left nearly all his stores and supplies behind him. I am not collecting any souvenirs yet because I have enough to carry without. Here is a souvenir, a couple of eye glasses that goes in Fritzie’s gas mask. Did you get the pictures I sent to you of myself? I sent Mayme one also. You can do what you please with the rest. I wrote Mayme and Aunt Jane yesterday. I suppose they won’t get their letters until you get this one. Well, I guess this will be all for this time. Best regards. How is Father? I remain,
Your Son
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Title
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Letter to Mary A. Hawley
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
Description
An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
Abstract
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Hawley writes: of the speed of the American advance and the German retreat; that he came across an artillery unit based in Danbury and Chisel Smith, on of the soldiers, gave him a copy of the Danbury Evening News from June 20th, it was the first one he had seen since leaving the states; that he and the local boys he has met like to sit around and exchange newspapers and war stories; that he is happy to have received some cigarettes recently.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
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1918-08-19
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George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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France
Aug. 18, 1918
Dear Sister –
I haven’t heard from you in about three weeks and have not had time to write to you either, but here goes. We are travelling so fast, I guess they can’t get the mail here fast enough to catch us. I saw a fellow by the name of Gustafson that used to work on Durgy’s grocery wagon today and he told me that a whole battery from Danbury was right near me and I am going to try to get over and see them. He said H. Durgy and Kelly and several others from the coast artillery. I also ran into a couple of Ansonia boys here and there are quite a few in two or three of the companies and we sort of had a family reunion, telling of our experiences in France and of what the papers had to say. Did you and Mother receive the pictures I sent you? There isn’t much news over here except that Fritzie is backing up so fast that we almost have to run to keep up with him. The papers give more news in the states than what we get except for what we see. I don’t know whether this is on the lines or not. It is so dark I can’t see well so will say goodnight.
George
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Title
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Letter to Mary (E. Hawley) Fairchild
Subject
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
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An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
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Hawley writes: that he has not heard from sister in over three weeks and that he blames pace of travel for that; that he came across another Danbury native by the name of Gustafason; asking if his pictures have been received and how quickly the Germans are retreating.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
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1918-08-18
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George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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Title
A name given to the resource
Letter to Mary A. Hawley
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces.
France.
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An account of the resource
2 pgs. 11" x 8"
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Louis writes: that he is doing well and asks how Danbury is getting on with all the boys at war; of the weather in France; that he is sending a picture with this letter; and asks if she could send his regards to George the next time she writes him.
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Louis
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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July 23, 1918
Dear Sister –
We are having a day of rest after just coming out of the line. We had vey good success up there. Gave Fritzie the time of his life this time. The Salvation Army are working on the same order as the Y.M.C.A. They have recreation and writing rooms. Also, a Victrola and a piano. Last night, we had an entertainment at the Y.M.C.A. The entertainment consisted of a young lady singing and another young lady played the piano. There was also a man that took the part of several characters, which was very good for out here. Mother said that Norman White was in Danbury the other day, and I received a letter almost as soon as hers from him. He said that he broke his leg in the casting shop. I felt sorry for him, but he got that from not having me to look after him. Pauline Taylor wrote me a letter for Aunt Vinnie and it almost seemed like schooldays to see Pauline’s handwriting. I had my picture taken about two weeks ago, but they haven’t come to me yet. Well, the last few days I have been sleeping in dugouts, trenches, fields and woods. It certainly is great to be asleep and have a rat as big as a cat run over our face with his cold feet. In France there are about every kind of bugs, mosquitos and flies. I haven’t had my shoes and leggings off in over a week until last night. Frank Rowley is the same jolly and good-natured fellow. We call him Fighting Frank. Aunt Jane sent me a letter which I am going to answer very soon. She had the names of some boys from Bridgewater and they were in this company, but I cannot locate them or during roll call have never heard their names. They might be in the same battalion or regiment, but not company as far as I know.
Well, haven’t any more to write this time, so will say goodbye. Hope that everybody is well. Best regards.
George
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Letter to Mary (E. Hawley) Fairchild
Subject
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
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An account of the resource
3 leaves 6" x 8"
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Hawley writes: that he has just come off the line; that the Salvation Army is providing recreation areas much like the Y.M.C.A.; that two weeks ago he had his picture taken, and describes the trench rats.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
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1918-07-23
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George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
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1917-1925
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July 16, 1918
Somewhere in France
Dear Mother –
Received quite a few letters from you and Mayme lately and it did certainly seem good. I also received a letter from Aunt Vinnie, written by Pauline Taylor. The papers that you wrote me that you sent, I have not as yet received any of them. Mayme sent me some clippings from the news. I showed them to Frank Rowley and he had a piece about the railroad wreck near the fairgrounds. It must have been some wreck.
Well, I’ll have lots of trades when I get back. They are digging trenches, cleaning streets, night watchmen, kitchen mechanics, pack mules, wood choppers, cracking stone in a quarry, guard, messenger boy, also know how to handle high explosives. Frank Rowley is hunting cooties in his undershirt. We call it shirt reading. We are camping out near the front lines in a beautiful patch of woods. It seems like a picnic at Putnam Park, only the shells disturb the quietness especially at night. We don’t expect to be here much longer. Will probably be in and out of the lines before you get this. The other day I saw a big French gun in position for firing, and I almost walked on to it before I could see it. They certainly can cover them up, so you can’t hardly see them. Today, we saw four or five German aeroplanes, but they didn’t dare come down too close. We could hardly see them. I guess they didn’t accomplish much. Albert Johnson is in the machine gun company, but haven’t seen him to speak to lately, he is with our battalion. I haven’t received my pictures yet but hope to soon.
How is Grandma and Grandpa? Is it very hot in the states this summer? This is the hottest day we have had since I have been over here, and it isn’t so very hot. We are still wearing our winter underclothes and uniforms. Have been in swimming a couple of times. We go as often as we can find a stream to go in. Well, hoping you and Father are feeling fine. I never felt better in my life. Best regards. I remain,
Your Son
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Letter to Mary A. Hawley
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
Description
An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
Abstract
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Hawley writes: of receiving more letters; that he has yet to receive the newspapers she has sent him; he has however received several clippings that Mayme sent him; that his camp site near the lines reminds him of picnicking at Putnam park; writes about French artillery and German planes; and asks if his mother has received his pictures.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
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1918-07-16
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George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
Abstract
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The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
Date
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1917-1925
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France
July 10, 1918
Dear Mother –
Just a few lines to tell you that I probably won’t write for a few days. We are going after Kaiser Bill again. Tell Mayme that I received a postal card from Anna Merritt. I haven’t had time to answer it yet but hope to soon. Mrs. Shortell wrote me and said that the woman that lived next door to her was sending The Ansonia Sentinel. She is an old maid. I haven’t received the ones you were sending me or the ones she is. They are second class mail, I guess. Some of the boys that were sent to the hospital are back in the company again. I saw Gladys Hancock’s husband the other day. I didn’t get a chance to talk with him, but Frank Rowley said that his company belonged to the same battalion I do. So, I guess I’ll get a chance to talk with him before long. That address of Mrs. Lehman’s, the French don’t understand it, as they say (no compere) It means No Comprehend. They say it is English. I don’t think we will stay in this sector much longer. I guess some other divisions are going to take it over. That means we will see some more of France or other countries. We certainly will have a lot to talk about when we get back. In the billet (house) where we are quartered, the horses, cows, chickens and everything all in one building, and in the front of the house is a barnyard. Some country. Best regards to everyone.
I remain your son
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Letter to Mary A. Hawley
Subject
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World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
Description
An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
Abstract
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Hawley writes: that he will be going back to the front soon; about receiving mail from other family members; and that he has met up with another Danbury native (Gladys Hancock's husband) who is also fighting in France.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
Date
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1918-07-10
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Correspondence
George Hawley
World War I
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George B. Hawley Collection, MS011
Abstract
A summary of the resource.
The collection contains the World War I letters, photographs and miscellanea of George Hawley, a Danbury native who was in Company B of the 307th Infantry of the American Expeditionary Force. Hawley died of disease just before the end of the War in October of 1918.
Date
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1917-1925
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489300b7-59a3-48f6-9f8a-6bcc06a318c6
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France
July 4, 1918
Dear Mother –
I received about fifteen letters when I got back to my company. I received some from you, Mayme, Aunt Bess, Mrs. Shortell and from the Woodside A. C., also one from J. D. Martinez. Mrs. Shortell sent me a dollar bill to celebrate the Fourth, but I’m sorry I couldn’t as I was on Kitchen Police. She said one of her sons was over here. Our company did fairly well in the lines. Only a few got gassed, but they will recover shortly, I guess. We expect to go in again shortly. The old Kaiser is getting his dessert with iron and brass rations. We are at present behind the lines in rest barracks. The letter I got from the club had in it about Gus Hermanson who was wounded. You wrote to me about him when I was at Camp Devens. His father and the doctor thought he would lose the use of his arm from a piece of shrapnel that got in the bone. He is in Georgia, I think. Aunt Bess wrote me and told me that Aunt Reta had a son. Hoping they are doing well.
Well this is all I have to say for now except that I am glad that you received the allotment. That letter from Rev. Colburn is a very good idea if I can get the time to answer.
I remain your son
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Title
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Letter to Mary A. Hawley
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
Description
An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
Abstract
A summary of the resource.
Haw;ey writes: that he received about fifteen letters when he returned to the Company HQ; that a Mrs. Shortell sent him a dollar to celebrate the fourth and to inform him that her son was in the army as well; and that he is writing this letter from rest barracks back from the front line.
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
Date
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1918-07-04
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Correspondence
George Hawley
World War I
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Title
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Letters from George B. Hawley
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France
June 26, 1918
Dear Sister –
Haven’t received a letter from you since I left Camp Upton. Wish you would write often. I received the letter that Mother took a chance on sending to me over here. Did you get the handkerchief I sent to Mother for you? Well, we have been quite busy lately. Our company has been in the line and expect to go again shortly. Before we went in the line, we just finished ten days of travelling. Eight days we hiked and two days and nights we rode the train. We saw quite a bit of France but only saw a couple of large cities. I expect to see Paris and London before I come back. We don’t see as many aeroplanes as we used to. I guess he can’t make them fast enough for the Allies to shoot down. Every time we hear one of our shells go whizzing over our heads we say there goes some iron rations for Jerry. Of course, he sends us some once in a while. Has Albert Oates been home yet? I suppose Ivan still belongs to the Home Guard yet. Does he still sing in the church and work at Warner’s? Hoping this letter will find you and the children feeling fine. I hardly know what to write on account of censoring and not receiving any mail from the States, so will say so long for this time.
I remain your brother
George
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Title
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Letter to Mary (E. Hawley) Fairchild
Subject
The topic of the resource
World War I--United States--Personal Narratives.
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Infantry Regiment, 307th.
France.
Description
An account of the resource
2 pgs. 6" x 8"
Abstract
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Hawley writes: asking if his sister received the handkerchief that he sent; about his travelling to the front; that the German army is weakening; that he hopes to see Paris before he returns home; and asks about his sister's family.
Creator
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Hawley, George B., 1895-1918
Date
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1918-06-26
IIIF Item Metadata
UUID
874e5091-a68a-413e-8d45-3e4f8748daae
Correspondence
George Hawley
World War I