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5 June 1918
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.
GLC02679.17
3 March 1919
He responds that he liked Col. Bearden but he was given enough authority by the British. He will send the reports soon and then she will have a realistic idea of how much he has done.
GLC02679.28
25 May 1919
He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.
GLC02679.35
14 May 1920
He asks her to write to a friend of his father's for him. Rufus went on a trip to New Mexico.general Pershing was made chief of staff. geneneral Payot struck his head against the top of his limousine.
GLC02679.44
1 February 1919
Varaigns, H., fl. 1919
to General Dawes
A written testimony to show they agree with France's recent public recognition for his services.
GLC02679.64
7 June 1919
Clemenceau, Georges, 1841-1929
He thanks him for a book that represents the work that they accomplished (the French and the Americans).
GLC02679.67
30 July 1921
Greene, A., fl. 1921
to General Charles G. Dawes
The author writes that if it is true Dawes uses a lot of curse words, he is sure there is nothing malicious about it. But he recommends saying a prayer as reparation as the Holy Name Society does.
GLC02679.70
29 April 1921
Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]
The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.
GLC02766.050
2 July 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.
GLC07810.063
22 December 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.
GLC07810.038
1 August 1921
The publishers sent him the first copy of his book. He is very pleased with it and will send her one as well.
GLC02679.58
9 May 1918
He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.
GLC02679.16
27 August 1918
He regrets that he cannot write her often and when he does write it is not a proper letter. There are 150,000 men and even more coming. Every day there seems to be a new crisis and he has to meet with the French Army. He needs all his strength to...
GLC02679.20
14 April 1919
He dined with the grand duke the other evening.He mentions G.D. Alexander and says he will try to write more frequently.
GLC02679.29
1920
Volz, Wilhelm, fl. 1920
Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]
History of German Colonization of Silesia.
GLC02766.058
June 1916
Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]
Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.
GLC02766.064
17 August 1900
Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area
Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located...
GLC02766.003
14 November 1918
Kelley, William H., fl. 1918
to Bess
Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.
GLC07810.060
2 February 1919
Writes to his wife about moving to a new location in the middle of wine country. He discusses the weather and asks about their daughter. Doubts any mail will reach him because he does not know the post office number. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.068
22 September 1918
Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...
GLC07810.030
12 February 1919
Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news...
GLC07810.044
13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
GLC07810.087
11 May 1919
He sending home a sword given to him by Gen. Pershing. The grand duke invited him to lunch.
GLC02679.33
20 May 1920
Speech endorsing Gov. Frank O. Lowden for president
He focuses on the high cost of living and the business of running the government which he feels the Governor of Illinois is the best candidate for.
GLC02679.43
19 March 1918
Pershing, fl. 1918
Recommendation for Col. Dawes from General Pershing
He writes that Col. Dawes has rare business qualifications which enable him to carry out the duties of the position better than anyone else.
GLC02679.63
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