The courier-index., 1919-02-28
Letters From Our Soldiers

one, too. New Years day we were ordered to Coblenz. The day after Christmas I had flown up with Gen
 Mitchell's squad and landed on the bank of the river as result of a bad l motor. The day following New Years I left in my squad, landed half way to Coblenz on a mountain-al- most-on account of motor troubles again. Luckily, broke nothing in either landing. though I fully expect ed to go over on my nose both times from the way she settled down and finally jerked herself to stop The country from Treves to Coblenz, then along the Rhine to Moyence, is th. worst I have ever flown over--noth- ing but hills and forests.
 After some transportation troubles caused by the rising of the Moselle of the road along the river, which is comparatively level, we accomplished l the move in five days. We are now l in an old fort on a hill easily 300 feet high between the Rhine and l Moselle, overlooking Coblenz The 1 landing field is made from the drill grounds and we have comfortable quarters in the post barracks. Two more Boche ships were assigned to i the squadron here We lost two of the originals--one a Liberty landed on, injuring the pilot sorely but not severely, the other crashed on talk 1 ing off No one was hurt. Coblenz 1 population. many government build 1 ings, which add to the beauty of it. like the city but I hate the people, ! though we have no trouble with them. i I just returned from an interesting 1 three day trip to Laudon, approxi- mately one hundred miles from here. Down the Rhine to Bungen the first night, travelling in the Cadillac, then to Laudon the next morning. The ride from Kauerslavtern to Neustadt half way there. was the prettiest have ever had Among the hills and stream, light snow covered the ground, the quaint hunting lodges and buildings, with perhaps an old castle on a hill-top-it was beautiful.
 The information officer of air service, Third Army, and l went There for the purpose of visiting headquarters of the Sth French army. On our way back we stopped at i Weisbaden-the next best place 10 Paris l have been. A noted health resort natural hot springs. the best of hotels and shops the equal of Fifth or Michigan avenues. Though dead now there are two operas, a concert of sixty pieces, several cabarets. The French occupy it. We found out while at F. A. Hdq. that this and the 94th squadrans had been recommend ed to the French c. II. Q. for army citations. The Lafayette is the only American Sqdn. ever cited. and then it was operating as French squad ron so if it passes through all the different channels successfully it will be quite an honor Some CroIx de Guerres are to como to the squad. rcn too. I believe. This is about all the evs.
 have put in letters twice asking to be relieved and returned to the U. s. Both were returned disapprov- ed. am anxious to get back and prepare for the coming season. As soon as the outstanding business of the squadron is finished up will put in another request and shall keep putting them in until I get home. | have no intention at present of stay ing in the service. though 1 do expect to stay in the reserve corps. 1 still have the old contract among my papers and no doubt we can carry 1t out next season if conditions are any where near the same as when I left. ! I have every intention of starting in , again at Marianna when l return. I would appreciate very much letter from you in regard to conditions and i the prospect for next season.
 This is a long letter and boresome. l Perhaps a conversation will be more i interesting Remember me to all my | friends. With kindest regards and , best wishes. Hoping to see you soon, | I am Sincerely,
 EVERETT R. COOK.