The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-12-21
FROM FRANCE


The following letter was received a
few days ago by Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
Hamblett of Mason, Tenn, from their
son, Leve Hamblet, who recently re-
ceived his commission as second lieu
tenant at Fort 0glethorpe, and is now
with the American army in France.
Young Hamblett was born in Browns
vile in 1895 and has many friends and
acquaintance to whom this letter will
be especially interesting.
Turkey Day.
My dear Mother and Father
Another fine Thanksgiving day and
so very much to be thankful for.
When | first awoke this morning |
thanked the Lord for allowing my
dear mother and father to remain with
US to such a good old age and the ma
ny other blessings he has given US.
We have so much to be thankful for
end | realize it more and more each
day, and see so many more things to
make me realize it.
Of course | would like the very best
in the world to be with you today, but
if were in the States | would hardly
be with you so am mighty glad that
| am here, for | am confident that
this is the best place of the American
army.
Last night my section gave a big
dinner and had our French Instructor
and never have | enjoyed anything so
much. 1t was the SWEETEST thing | ever
attended. The dishes the French peo-
pie fix are something wonderful.
Everything passed lovely and the
speeches were so good.
This morning | went through an old
wine cellar that is one mile from here
and it was the most interesting morn
ing have eve spent.
went with some people that could
speak English and they explained ev-
erything about it. It's a huge cave
and nothing but stone over one hun
dred years old. Never have | seen SO
much Champagne-millions and mil
lions of bottles-and so interesting to
see how it's all done. Wish you could
have been with me.
The most remarkable and interesting
thing have yet seen was an abbey a
miles from here which | went thru
last Monday. 1t was built in the
tenth century and has been used as a
prison since 1904. My French instruc-
went through with us and told ev-
erything the guide told him; and |
| could tell all to you. There we
saw the tomb of Richard the Lion
hearted, his mother, Henry End, and
wife of Henry III.
They manufacture blankets and all
sorts of things and everything needed
by soldiers.
Some young Belgian children child
rem are there in school, and everything
is kept so clean; it's such an immense
thing and they have now over 800
prisoners there.
VIII show you pictures of all these
wonderful places when | return, if not
before. / think we are SO fortunate
to be in the best part of France. Re-
ceived two letters from Woman yes
but received some a week ago /,
when they were. She said mEl
eetef wars z5e surely they donT
cost anything now, do they?
Had | known they cost that much |
wouldn't have written, for don't
think ! have written that much news
since | have been over here. She said
she was mailing the sweater also, but
haven't received it. Lots of packages
in every day so l suppose it
will come in soon. Two cents brings
your letters all right. Write often
and take care not to get sick. Best
love to all and bushels to you both.
Your devoted son,
LEVE.
P. S.-We had also a mighty good
turkey dinner at the school today.
Address Leve c. Hamblett, 2ndLieut
F. A. U. S. R. F. A. School Of In~struc-
tons, A. E. F. France.