Letter #26

France, Oct. 15 – 1918

 

Dear Mother:

 

            I am still in the hospital but am feeling good.  The only thing that bothers me is my jaw.  I had an Xray taken of it yesterday and will find out what is the matter with it today.  I have a hard time eating as I can only open my mouth about a quarter of an inch.  It was that way ever since I was wounded but I thought it would get alright in time.  There are two more fellows here who were in the same condition but they are alright now.

 

            It begins to look like Germany is ready to quit.  In a short time they will be fighting on their own territory if they keep on retreating.

 

            I have not received any mail since I have been here.  I am living in the hope that I get some before I leave here as it will be some time before I get any after I leave here.  I have not heard how the rest of the company made out in the drive.  There is six of us from the company at this place.  None of us were badly wounded.  It is a lucky thing we were paid before went into the trenches as I would have been short of money.

 

            I have become acquainted with fellows from all over the states since I have been here.  Pretty near every state is represented here.  There are some leaving every day and new ones arriving.

 

            The weather was fine until a couple of days ago when it started to rained and it has rained of[f] and on ever since.  I wish I had more to write about but there is nothing going on here.  I hope everybody is feeling well at home.

 

                                                            Love to all

                                                                        Theo

 

Pvt T.F. Thourson

Co. A. 132^nd Inf   1390312

American E.F.

           

 

(Received 11/5/18)