Lyons, Curtis Blair (1894-1968) to Helen Lyons
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.072 Author/Creator: Lyons, Curtis Blair (1894-1968) Place Written: Castillon, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1919 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 21 x 13.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his wife about the possibility of his returning home in a few weeks. Fears that his daughter will not recognize him when he returns. Mentions taking classes on agriculture and machination. Discusses the slow and intermittent mail service. Replies to Helen's request to shave his mustache when he returns by saying he only grew one for the photograph to see what family at home would say. Written on YMCA letterhead.
Private Lyons was in the 307th Company, Tank Corps, American Expeditionary Forces and was part of the Polish Collegium.
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