France Nov 14 – 1918

 

Dear Mother,

            I have not received any mail in the last few days but I thought I might as well write and let you know that I am still alive and well.  I am at the convalescence camp now.  I was sent here on Tuesday.  I do not know how long I will be kept here but I hope it will not be very long.  According to all of the latest news I think the war is over.  I do not think the Germans will want to start it again.

 

You had better tell the girls not to send me any more papers, magazines, or packages as I am liable to be change around a good deal in the next couple of months and I may never get back to my company.  I cannot open my mouth yet but I think it will be alright in a short while.

 

I suppose there was a lot of noise in Chicago when the news, that there was an armistice was signed, reached there.  The French people around here certainly did celebrate. 

 

I guess some of the fellows will get home by Christmas but I think they will be those who are wounded.

 

I have not heard from my company since I have been here and I have no idea as to where they are. 

 

There is nothing new to write about so I will close with

 

                                                            Love to all

                                                                        Theo

 

Pvt TF Thourson 1390312

Co A. 132^nd Inf American E.F.

 

(Received 12/11/18)