Syren, Luxemburg

Apr. 18,1919

 

Dear Anna:

 

            Received six letters from you and Mabel a few days ago.  We are busy getting ready to leave here.  We expect to leave not later than Wed. the 23^rd.  I received a letter from John Dahl from Camp Upton.  I suppose he will be mustered out in a few days.  I also received a picture of Enoch.  I suppose he has sent some to his friends in Chicago so you will get to see it.

 

I am glad to hear you received money as I was wondering if it got to you safe and sound.

 

We do not have any chance of spending any money here so I have nearly $100 more and we signed the payroll last night so I expect we will receive our April pay when we get on the boat.

 

I am glad to hear Ma has so much company so it is not so lonesome for her.

 

We expect to go on board about May 1^st.  I suppose we will get home just about in time for the Decoration Day parade.

 

We have had rain the last week or so but the weather is fine today.  I only hope it stays this way until we get on the boat.

 

Well this is all the news for this time.

 

                                                Love to all

                                                            Theo           

 

 

(Received 5/12/19)

Syren, Luxemburg

Apr. 11, 1919

 

Dear Mother,

 

            Just a few lines to let you know that I am well.  I have not received any mail in eight days.  I understand that our mail is being held at Brest, as we will soon be there to board the transport for home.  We expect to leave here any day now.

 

            We are having real spring weather right [now] and I hope it keeps up as it will make the travelling a good deal better.  We were paid yesterday and I expect it is the last one over here.

 

            I hope I have more time to write next time and I hope it is from some other place.

 

            Hope you are all well at home.

 

                                                                        Love to all,

                                                                                    Theo