Lafayette Escadrille
Élève Pilote Aviation Militaire,Avord (Cher),Sept. 8, 1915. Dear Mamma: Have been very busy lately and now have time for only a note. I have at last gotten what I have been trying to get these past twomonths. I am transferred to the aviation as a student-pilot. That...
French Foreign Legion
Hospital 101, Rennes, June 8, 1915. Dear Mamma: Paul went back to Paris Saturday and so I am all alone now. I am still in bed but hope soon to get up. My wound has closed up very nicely but of course the muscles are still rather sore and the side where the bullet came...
French Foreign Legion
To the Vicomte du Peloux Hospital 101, Rennes, May 26, 1915. My dear Friend: I received your letter several days ago and enjoyed and appreciated it. I am taking life exceptionally easy; my wound is progressing well and I suffer very little. Owing to the long time I...
French Foreign Legion
Hospital 101, Rennes, May 21, 1915. Dear Mamma: I have wanted to write to you but knew that Paul and the Vicomte du Peloux would write you that I am doing well. My wound is through the muscles of my thigh and doesn’t pain me any but will keep me away from the front...
French Foreign Legion
Hôpital Auxiliaire No. 101, Rennes, I le et Vilain, May 13, 1915. Dear Paul: Well, I am lying between two nice, clean sheets now for the first time in nearly nine months, so I guess you know how good it must feel. We went to the trenches on May 5th to stay forty-eight...