Milford chronicle., 1918-12-20

ness was the letter from mother dated
October 9th. which received two days
before your last letter. Today received
the Sentinel dated October End, and am
certainly pleased that such a strong ticket
was nominated by the Republicans and
sincerely hope the voters OF Kent appre-
ciate their merits. OF course, l know it
is quite difficult 10 convince the majority
Of the voters Of the middle county that it
is to their interest that the affairs Of the
county should be in the bands OF such
reliable men, but l am hoping that the
past election disposed with the old ideas.
Our mail has been arriving rather slow.
due 10 the fact that there is a seth In
fantry with the A. L. f., and part OF our
mail has been received by them. but the
situation has been corrected and 1 an
ticipate no further delay.
It is difficult to realize that the great
conflict that has enguned the world for so
many months is at an end-in fact, it |
appears more like dream than a reality. |
The end has come more sudden that / |
expected. for surely thought the war
would continue well into 1913 However,
am very much pleased that our enemies
proved they were not as strong as I had
figured. In these days that are causing
50 much happiness to many, It is re-
GREETED that there will be many homes
where there will be vacant chair, and
when the great day arrives when the
command is "Homeward Bound" there
will be disappointment in not a few
homes, for many Of the gallant boys who
arose to the defense OF civilization will
never return. having fallen in the line OF
duty. facing the most ruthless enemy
that mortal man has met. but they will
have the consoLit. .na.oi knowing iAi, ;h..-
loved ones fell IN ,no defense o4 right
eousness and their suffering will not be
in vain, for our armies have been victor
.ous, Righteousness has triumphed, the
enemy Of civilization has been destroyed
and the dawn Of a brighter day is ap-
preaching
Mother says Mrs. Hopkins has not
leard from George and also note that
lou say many complaints are being made
lbout not receiving mail / assure II is
lot because Of thoughtlessness of the
'oys. for we think more Of home and our
'arents are more dear TO us today than
'ver before and / am sure they write as
ften as they can. When We first landed
n France many Of the boys did not have
he opportunity 10 write that ! had; also
heir mail had to 90 in more round
bout way. / always inquire about them
'hen in communication with their COM
anies and at present they are ALL in
ood health
Your letter of October 2lst was the first
nowledge We had that we were attached
} the 2Sth Division. In fact, we have
81 been near the 29th as far as ! know
It will probably be several months be-
re ! return home. but hope father in
e meantime will have a talk with some
ie who is in position 10 assist me in
curing work upon my arrival Remem-
r the old proverb that THE early bird
is the worm" I am going to write
the DUPONT people and ask that they
rward a letter OF recommendation TO
u so that you will then have something
base request. for / am not looking
: anything soft You know, / will have
get down to business now. Remember
at my last job paid Sl35 per month.
Hoping that you are well and that the
u has subsidized. ! am.
Your Son.
{. Il +. Hudssn,
headquarters 59th Pioneer Inf,
American z F., France.