Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
Minnesota Soldier Boy
Somewhere in England
Tells of Visit to London

In letter to his parents, PVC.
First Glass Carl Wade, Jr., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wade, 2817 FL
lot Ave-, reveals that Minnesota
Negro-American soldiers are in
England.
Pvt. Wade's letter was so inter-
esting that we thought our readers
would like to read it:
Private First Class Carl Wade
746th @. M. G. (Trk.)
A. P. o. No. 1877, co Postmaster
July 10, 1912
Dear Folks:
Somewhere in England
1 am assuming that you have not re-
ceived any of my letters, so I'm writing
as though ] hadn't before.
I'm in excellent health and calmness of
mind. Since my arrival here I've gained
weight and more color has come into my
face.
1 know that by now you have received
the card of my safe arrival. Well, I'm in
England. Where l can't say. However,
we are in a very nice location and there
is no danger very near.
England is very beautiful. The country
side is all very green and dotted with love-
ly flowers of various colors. Through this
lovely country there run many narrow
roads on which people ride their bicycles.
Ever so often you can see Pub (tavern)
along side of the roads where Scotch, wine
or beer are sold. They only setback is
that they are small and they close at 100
D. m. on the dot every night. So If you
wanted to get little high you'd have to
close
everybody gees to bed and there is nothing
left to do if you don't know anybody to
visit. Personally, only drink tea (smile)
was made Private First Glass shortly
pany Clerk in the personnel office. Session
was made Private First Glass and was
made my assistant.
Boy, I'm thankful to get such good
Job. I've got the same job and do the
same things that l did before my train
accidents, only this time I'm keeping it.
We have movies and shows for amuse-
ment, also we're permitted to go to towns
near by on passes. All in all, we have a
pretty fair time for being in war-torn
country.
posted with the Government in Washing
ton till l call for them after the war. I'll
be getting one every month for the dura-
ton. Boy, won't l have pile when
come home. Mother, made you the bene-
l received three of your letters, all dated
early in June. By them / knew that you
didn't know l had left the States. Oh, yes,
l got letter from Bert, too, with his rib
bons in it. They were fine.
When you write again use Air Mail
stamps because it doesn't seem that regu-
lar mail comes through very fast. Please
send me a book of Air Mail stamps.
They're scarce here.
A few days ago visited London and l
enjoyed myself very much. I saw the
Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the
Bank of England, the House of Parliament,
Buckingham Palace and censored Xxx
censored.
1 didn't have much time so 1 couldn't
go through the places 1 mentioned but my
next trip l will go through them all.
From what l saw of them they are truly
a sight I'll never forget. Just think, Lon
don. Who would have thought I'd have
seen it one year ago, or even be in Eng
land.
After 1 went sightseeing I made the
rounds of the various Pubs and dances.
Boy, what time had. The people here
act and dance just like home.
If you think New York is a melting pot
you should see London.
Write via Air Mail soon.
Love- Junior.
P. S. Keep EN- Rollin'.''