Name/Title
WWI letter to Jessie VeitsEntry/Object ID
2024.15.04Description
Letter, envelope and three photos.
The letter was written by Charles Johnson to Miss Jessie Veits and includes three photo marked as Jessie and Charles.
The envelope is postmarked 13 December 1918 in Saugatuck and also Nov 2 in an Army location. The letter was stamped and signed by an Army censor. The heading of the letter is La Rochelle [France].Subject Person/Organization
Veits, Jessie Della 1885-1978Collection
Family History, Love and Romance, Military, wars and veteransCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2024.15Source or Donor
Edson, Sandra (Finch)Acquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalTranscription
Transcription
La Rochelle, Nov. 23rd, 18 [1918]
Dear friend Jess
Two letters and handkerchief received and was more than glad to receive them. How is my thing Jess. and how are you. I am certainly feeling fine and the weather here is swell you would think it was a warm spring day if you were here where I am at.
I suppose you all celebrated on Nov. 11th well we certainly did. Whistles were blowing, bells, ringing and cannons roaring every body quit work at noon and all had to have boo coo Vin Blanc, Compry if you don't you should Vin Blanc is ... known as wine back in the States. Say Jess we certainly did enjoy .... Sunday we were on parade 10,000 strong before some French officer and I guess we showed him we could step some what I mean.
I do not know why you have not received my letters. I certainly have written quite often, no doubt they are delayed somewhere. I certainly would of liked to have had some of that good eatables you are telling me about anything for a change. Say Jess beware of the Spanish Flu. We have checked over here so we can no go out and visit. I am sending you a souvenir of France let me know when you received it and write often.
Pvt. Chas. M [W?] Johnson
Co. F. 31st Regiment T.C.
Am E. F.
A.P.O. 718Transcriber
Winthers, SallyDimensions
Dimension Description
see main descriptionLocation
Box
145 Brown, Finch and Edson familyRelationships
Related Events
Event
World War I 1914-1918Create Date
April 4, 2024Update Date
April 4, 2024
