Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-04-26
Amb. Go. No. 19 4th Sans. Train A. E. F. Sutzerath, Germany, Near COhlenz

SutLSIdlil, !,
 Near Coblenz. Dear MT. Parker:
 We'll, 1 know that this is sur prise to you, but it is Saturday, today, inspection is over with, it is showing outside, and there is nothing to do till Monday morning. One has to pass the time away, and didn't think that you would mind if I drop just a line or two.
 Came to this town about the 18th of December. Had two weeks of good weather, but since then it has been either showing or raining, Anvil and I are living with one of the German families. We had our choice of sev- eral houses, so we have fairly good quarters. As I am Quartermaster Sergeant, and Supply Sergeant of the Company, we have the house almost full of clothes and equipment. Also have fair sized canteen for the men. Candy, cigarettes, cigars, canned fruit gum, Sm0klng CODaccO, etc.
 Anvil is the "Doc" of the Company. Tends to the sick call, in the morning, takes care of the medicines and pills, etc. With the three jobs, time passes fairly fast for the two of us. It does not stop us from wishing that we were back in the states again, now that the main event is over. Little did we think while we were on the front be- fore the Armistice was signed and while we were picking up the wounded from the fields and dugouts and haul ing them back to the Field Hospitals that we would be here in Germany es- pecially in December.
 Funny how things turn out, isn't it? After I was rejected there in King man, l went to Frisco, and before 1 knew it was wearing khaki on Angel Island, Fort McDowell From there I went to Firt Riley and was there put into this Ambulance Company as wagoner (Chauffer). The next thing they wished three stripes onto me and before we came across they added another one onto the three. 1 didn't object, cause $66 is better than $30 by long ways. Anvil is wearing three stripes himself. Received his warrant, just month after we landed over here.
 While We were in the thick of the Argonne fight, Anvil and another chap ,were sent to Grenoble for week vac ation. He claims that he had some time. Who wouldn't, coming out of Hell into Paradise? enjoyed my first furlough in the Army last Febru- ary, 14 days. Visited the Swiss bor- der, Alps Grenoble, Lyon, Dijon, Paris, Toul, Nancy, and Metz. Had a wonderful time, and saw wonderful scenery. Have also had few trips to Coblenz and had several views of the Rhine.
 Do you ever see Dr. and Mrs. Bowes? I wish that you would give | them my regards when you see them. That is, Parker, if they have forgiven me for selling them that Overland. Ha. Ha. How is the Auto business in Kingman? I suppose that it is rather quiet on account of the war. l have received word that they are ex- pecting another boom around Oatman, and vicinity. Sounds good.
 Haven't the least idea as to when We leave for the U. S. Expect to be here for several months yet tho. That r reminds me, if there is anything that you would. care to have sent to you from this country, l surely will be glad to send it to you. Just think now what it is and let me know.
 1 often think of the dances that we have had there, and believe me, I would surely like to have an encore. A litle fairy has been sending me the daily papers and certainly enjoy them.
 Will bring this struggle to a close. Hope that haven't taken up too much of your time. Please give both Arvils and my regards to Mrs. Parker.
 Yous sincerely,
 "EARNIE" Earnie Anderson Serraant