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Charles O. Mathew, Letters, 1917-

Aug. 15, 1918

Somewhere in France.

Aug. 15th 1918.

My dear Dad and Sister:

If I am not mistaken I believe it was just a month ago the day before yesterday when I wrote you last.

I wrote you in that letter that I had not received your box up to that time, but I wrote in the morning and received the box the evening of the same day. I think that was on the 12th or 13th of July, and since then, I have received a great many from

you.

The one of July 1st was more than appreciated as it contained your pictures which were fine and showed your service stripe off just fine.

In the one of July 14th you spoke of my probably knowing more of that day, (Bastille) than you. Let me say right here, I do not know very much of the day, but I do not think I shall ever for get it, as some very exciting things happened on that night which I know not a man in the company is likely to forget for some time to come.

It was nothing to worry you about, although I can not write anything about it.

It was real nice of Gen. & Mrs. Brozier to write that letter to Dad also to ask to be remembered to us and let me tell you we both appreciate it very much.

Today I received the magazines mentioned in your letter of July 17th and 22nd, I have not opened them yet as I want to save them for the next stop.

I am sorry Dad is still

having trouble with his wrist and I certainly do wish he would stop work long enough to let Dr Macater put it in a plaster. Maybe he could borrow Mr Gloryd from Mr Soran.

Dad I received a letter from you some time ago but have not answered it yet, nor shall I try to answer it now, as it is nearly dark and I want to get this finished tonight as we expect to leave

soon on a pretty long trip so I do not know how soon I will be able to write again.

We were supposed to have had a 48 hour pass to the big city but this move finished that after a few of the men left, so I do not know when I shall get mine.

Dad I wish you would send me by return mail a registered letter for ($50.00) fifty dollars

so I can have it when I get my leave, so please do not fail to send it just as soon as you can, as I want to have at least one good time in this country while I can. You had better not send a check as I might have trouble getting it cashed, so if you will send a money order I will thank you very much.

I will let you

hear from me just as soon as I can, but must close now as I can no longer see.

Your devoted son and bro.

Chas.

Corp. C. O. Matthews.

165th F. H.

117th Sn. Tn.

A. E. F. Via N. Y.

September 29, 1915

State Camp Grounds

Fla

Sep 29th 15

My Dear Mother:

I am putting in some hard practice down here for the National Military Rifle Matches. There are about three thousand in the camp. Some of the best rifle shots of the world are here. The Matches begin the 2d of October and end the 22d. There will be between 800 and 1000 competitors in the individual Matches.

I expect to be inside the prize money.

I got 10th place at Sea [lsnt?] in the 1200 yd Spencer Match and 11th place in the 500 yd Money Match.

It is very warm down here and rains almost every day and night. Our tents all have floors in them.

Our camp is about 17 miles from Jacksonville, the largest city in Fla.

The 23rd U S Infantry are doing the work in the target butts.

Well, my address will be State Camp Grounds

Fla.

Lovingly,

G.P.