Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1918 — EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS FROM FRED HAMILTON [ARTICLE]

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS FROM FRED HAMILTON

„ T” . Somewhere m France, May 15,1918. Dearest Dad:—Just received your letters of April 12, 20, 16, 17, 22, 23, also a letter from “Sis” and mother. So you can imagine how happy I feel. Things are just grand, no kick to make at all. I received a letter from D. D. Dean teilling me how happy he was to get in it. He surely has the spirit, great fellow. Somewhere in France, May 20, 1918. ‘ Dearest Mother:—Just a few lines to let you know I am still able to kick around and enjoy the best of “somewhere.” I spent yesterday afternoon with Cecil Haupt. (Cecil was Fred’s roommate at DePauw.) We had a great old talk and everything was just fine. Had dinner with him last night. His company is moving so I shall not see him again for some time, maybe not until we all get back home again. Well mother dear, I hope that will not be dong but you cannot tell these days. I may be able to get a commission later. Guess all the “old bunch” are officers. All my college friends are but Cecil and I. Quite a few are over here too. Received a letter from “Doc” Johnson today. He invited me to stay with him in London, and when I was over there on leave. Very kind of him I should say. I guess be is not in love with London. I suppose he will be over here soon. Well, mother dear, do not worry about your son as he is just fine. With love to you mother dear, dad dear. Your son, FRED.