Arizona republican., 1918-01-07

Being one of the fortunate soldiers to receive an Xmas package from your chapter, take this means of showing my appreciation and sincere thanks, even though they are poorly expressed they are from the heart I'm very sorry that I was not in France to receive the gift, not that it is less appreciated here, but I would feel more worthy of it over there. My mother being a member of the Oklahoma A. R. C., 1 hope that one of your Arizona boys receive the pack age she made up and hope that it will bring them as much happiness as yours brought me.
 Wishing each and every member of your chapter a Merry Xmas and happy new years l am,
 Yours truly,
 B. H. Herman,
 l6 Co. Ft. Barry. H. J. Mccormick.
 San Francisco, Cal.
 U. S. S. Vicksburg,
 Dec. 27. 1917. Very Kind Friends:
 l am sending you this letter with my heart full of happiness, in order to in- form you that I received the Christmas present" and indeed am very grateful and must state that your ideas are absolutely wonderful.
 Having enjoyed eating the cake and candies you sent me, 1 played cards afterward, and later on learned how to | play domino. but regret to say that l had to give the smoking tobacco to some body, because "No fume,' or I | don't smoke.
 | I am a Filipino and native of the | Philippines, and at present time I am serving in the United States navy. Please accept my deep expectations and thanking you for your kindness also wish you bright successes in | cooperating the chapter. l l respectfully remain,
 Yours truly,
 Thomas G. Pasco,
 L. $. $. Vicksburg. Pacific Fleet.
 Letterman General Hospital
 Presidia of San Francisco,
 California.
 To the ladies of the Phoenix chapter, American Red Cross.
 Dear Ladies: Am a native of Yer mont, so you see how far I am from home and therefore you can readily see how l appreciate your very wei come and generous package today. Ii was almost beyond my credulity tC realize that it was for me. 1 am LII at the Y. M. C. A. now, so can no remember all you sent me but will try and remember them. First and bes the trench mirror, dominoes, envelopes pencils, handkerchiefs, cards and il fact, enough to make me feel very lucky and also extremely happy and f gives me the feeling that the deal ladies of the Red Cross are behind us While in France eff I ever get there will feel more confidence, will hay, the feeling that you are behind me even if unseen, and I will so over tn top after the wounded (while under fir, if necessary and feel that your prayer are with me and that 1 will be pro tected.
 Am medical corps man in thi base hospital here, training for serVic, in France. have already attained th' ranks of Private, first class, and nurse have one brother in France, 23 Infantry Co. A and the other in S. C. 116 In fantry, the one in France is & lieuten ant.
 We are all volunteers. Have been il since May z. 1917 Most greatly and sincerely Private, First class, Leonard A. Styles Med. Corps, l.. l. Hospita l.. S. $. Vicksburg, December 27, 1917. ] The Phoenix. Arizona, Chapter of g The American Red Cross, ? Phoenix, Arizona. Dear Friends: I received your mos \ wonderful little present on Christina: ,. and it sure made Christmas feel lik S a regular day, and l want you to knov s that I appreciated it more than an package l received, so I will clos e wishing you all most happy an S prosperous New Year, I remain
 L. c. Parker
 U. S S. Vicksburg.
 Dec. 20, 1917.