Letters from the Past Archives

Letters from the Past

A series of letters and journal entries from the collection of popular author, Laurie Davis. Some letters from her collection date back as far as World War I

Letters from the Past – John Jr talks about hunting “bigger” game

H8 Co. 254 InfantryPostmasterNew York City, NY Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1944 Dear Folks,Here I am again. I am now in France, but I can’t tell you what part for security reasons. We had a mail call last night and was I ever happy. I received eleven letters. They were from […]

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Letters from the Past: John, Jr endures heat-scorched road march

August 23, 1944Wednesday night Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Folks, Here I am again. I just got back from bivouac a few hours ago. I cleaned my equipment and then took a shower. Boy, was that ever refreshing. I sure was tired. We started […]

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Letters from the Past: John, Jr has a problem with wrist watches

July 04, 1944Friday night Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, I am going to be on k.p. tomorrow, so I thought I would drop you a few lines tonight. Do you know that watch that I was telling you that I bought? […]

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Letters from the Past – John moves to new camp and isn’t impressed

June 29, 1944 Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Ma, Pa, Effie, and Caroline, I arrived safely in camp today and had a little time before my time was up at noon. All we did today was have a physical examination and get straightened around […]

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Letters from the Past – John, Jr shines during General’s inspection

April 30, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.CFort McClellan, AlabamaU.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well here it is Sunday afternoon, and with some time on my hands, I’ve decided to write you folks, some letters. Yesterday, we were inspected by the General. Our Company was rated superior, […]

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Letter from the Past – John Jr puts a camp bully in his place

Wednesday, March 08, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, Alabama U.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well, here I am again. I just finished cleaning my rifle and taking a hot shower. Boy, was it tiresome working the targets this morning and afternoon, with just enough […]

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Letters from the Past: John Jr writes home – c1944

Co B 27th Bn 5th Regt, I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, AL U.S. Army February 02, 1944 Dear Folks, Well, today was a big day for me. I got the two boxes that you sent me. Last night I got your money order, and I got 3 fillings in my teeth, plus […]

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Letters from the Past – No 5

Letters from the PastNo. 5 Wenatchee, WashingtonNovember 8, 1919 Dear Helen and Arthur, I am terribly slow in answering your (picture) Ha Ha! We are so proud of the picture and think it is so good for both of you, but you will forgive us for being so slow to […]

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Letters from the Past- #4

Letters from the Past No. 4 Norfolk, VANovember 28, 1918 My Darling Helen, Today is Thanksgiving Day, and it is a very disagreeable day. It is raining, so it makes it rather dreary. I just had chow, but I did not have as near as good chow, as I had […]

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Letters From The Past – No 3

Letters from the PastNo. 3 Norfolk, VANovember 19, 1918 My Darling Helen,I have at hand another letter from you which I received yesterday. It found me well and in good health as usual. Yesterday, I and one of the other boys began making the rope fenders that I was telling […]

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