Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 95, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1919 — LETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIERS [ARTICLE]

LETTERS FROM OUR SOLDIERS

Vernon Newcomb Writes Letter, From France. John L. Newcomb of Milroy township was in town Monday and gave us the following letter from his son, who is with, the A. B. F. in France, for publication. Mr. Newcomb has three sou® in the service—Vernon, in France; Charles in Germany, and Percy, who was at Camp Shelby, Miss., when he last wrote. Vernon’B letter follows: j Goudecourt, France, Jan. Id. Dear Father—Just a line to let you know that I received your letter and also your money. Did you not get the letter I sent you October 6th? I got your money order for S2O the sth and on the morning of the 6th I wrote you, and on the afternoon of the 6t)h I went to the hospital, gassed, but am all right now and my lungs are In tip-top condition. I had a very nice Xmas and a pleasant New Year’s day. I (boxed the French lightweight champion twelve rounds at Camp Polliac to Bordeaux, France. He was a pretty good man and put up a wonderful fight, and the French referee called it a draw. I did not have a mark on me at the eud but I put a dark complection ovfer his left eye and a few ot/her things. Well, that picture was grand and you sure look good in it. Well, I don’t think I will be back for at least six months, so all I can do is hope for the best. Will come up and see youi when I get back. Well, I hope you enjoyed your Xmas and had a nice time. Will close now as I 'have to wr+te mother and Charles, so will say good-bye for this time. From your loving son, VERNON.