Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 1)
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[page 1]
[corresponds to front of War Department postcard of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
WAR DEPARTMENT PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE. $300
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
LOCAL BOARD FOR
DELAWARE COUNTY
Charles C. Bricker
Galena
O.
[corresponds to front of War Department postcard of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
WAR DEPARTMENT PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE. $300
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
LOCAL BOARD FOR
DELAWARE COUNTY
Charles C. Bricker
Galena
O.
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 2)
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[page 2]
[corresponds to back of War Department postcard of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
Local Board for the County of Delaware, State of Ohio
Delaware, O,.......6 11 '18, 191...
You are hereby notified that you have been selected for military ser-
vice as part of the quota from Local Board for DELAWARE COUNTY, O.
You will therefore hold yourself in readiness to report for military duty
at the office of this Local Board at a time to be specified by notice to be
mailed you in the near future. FROM THE DATE SO SPECIFIED FOR
YOU TO REPORT YOU WILL BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND SUBJECT TO MILITARY LAW.
While as much time as possible will be allowed you, you are hereby
cautioned that the necessities of the service may require you to be called
on very short notice. You should therefore put your affairs in order to
report upon 24 hours' notice.
..................................
(Member of the Board)
[corresponds to back of War Department postcard of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
Local Board for the County of Delaware, State of Ohio
Delaware, O,.......6 11 '18, 191...
You are hereby notified that you have been selected for military ser-
vice as part of the quota from Local Board for DELAWARE COUNTY, O.
You will therefore hold yourself in readiness to report for military duty
at the office of this Local Board at a time to be specified by notice to be
mailed you in the near future. FROM THE DATE SO SPECIFIED FOR
YOU TO REPORT YOU WILL BE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE
UNITED STATES AND SUBJECT TO MILITARY LAW.
While as much time as possible will be allowed you, you are hereby
cautioned that the necessities of the service may require you to be called
on very short notice. You should therefore put your affairs in order to
report upon 24 hours' notice.
..................................
(Member of the Board)
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 3)
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[page 3]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
C.C. Bricker
9 Co 3d Tr B1-
159 Depot Brig
Camp Sherman
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
C.C. Bricker
9 Co 3d Tr B1-
159 Depot Brig
Camp Sherman
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co Ohio
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 4)
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[page 4]
[corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of Letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
Camp Sherman 6/25 '18
Dear Mother -
I am just
in from my first inoculation
3 P.M. it has rained here
all day & we were sure
wet but feeling fine now,
our arms are a little sore
but not bad, we took out
our insurence and made our
prefference as to our qualifacation
for service. I hope it has
rained in Del Co as it has
here, it sure will make things
grow. I am in with
Copeland and he sure is
a good buddy as he is not
[corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of Letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
Camp Sherman 6/25 '18
Dear Mother -
I am just
in from my first inoculation
3 P.M. it has rained here
all day & we were sure
wet but feeling fine now,
our arms are a little sore
but not bad, we took out
our insurence and made our
prefference as to our qualifacation
for service. I hope it has
rained in Del Co as it has
here, it sure will make things
grow. I am in with
Copeland and he sure is
a good buddy as he is not
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 5)
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[page 5]
[corresponds to unnumbered page 2 of letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
so green as some of the
other fellows, our bunks
are side by side.
It was a little late
when we got away from
Del last night and made
it late getting here about
6-30 got supper our
blankets and got to bed
for this dont mean 7 or 8
oclock in the morning it
means 5 - 30. we also had
physical Ex I went through
OK Let me hear from
you
Charlie
9 Co 3d Tr B1-
159 Depot Brig Camp Sherman
[corresponds to unnumbered page 2 of letter 1 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
so green as some of the
other fellows, our bunks
are side by side.
It was a little late
when we got away from
Del last night and made
it late getting here about
6-30 got supper our
blankets and got to bed
for this dont mean 7 or 8
oclock in the morning it
means 5 - 30. we also had
physical Ex I went through
OK Let me hear from
you
Charlie
9 Co 3d Tr B1-
159 Depot Brig Camp Sherman
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 6)
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[page 6]
[corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
You will have to read by
the figures at the top [written upside down]
July 4th 1918
My Dear Friends. We
have thought of you both
So much in the last two
Weeks. And I am alone
this afternoon So I thought
I would talk to you this
Silent way. Well Mute came
home with us the day
Charley left and you would
just Laugh to see him work
and drink watter. and
tomorrow finishes up the hearvest
here and at Harries. he helped
Harry Leonard when we did
not have work
[corresponds to unnumbered page 1 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
You will have to read by
the figures at the top [written upside down]
July 4th 1918
My Dear Friends. We
have thought of you both
So much in the last two
Weeks. And I am alone
this afternoon So I thought
I would talk to you this
Silent way. Well Mute came
home with us the day
Charley left and you would
just Laugh to see him work
and drink watter. and
tomorrow finishes up the hearvest
here and at Harries. he helped
Harry Leonard when we did
not have work
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 7)
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[page 7]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
2
and it did me good to cook
for him he ate so hearty. I
Looked at him so many times
and felt so sorry for him
I no he would have ben good
to Ida if She was half human
he says they will be annoth
Little Leonard at Homers next
month we dident never think
of such a thing. I said now
they better stop but he said
no I believe in big families
so if they are in for it all
right with me. Mabe one
would not miss one as much
whair there are half dozen
or more. Mrs Smith Clark
Just called up and we had
a good little visit. I do wish
we could call you or you
us
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
2
and it did me good to cook
for him he ate so hearty. I
Looked at him so many times
and felt so sorry for him
I no he would have ben good
to Ida if She was half human
he says they will be annoth
Little Leonard at Homers next
month we dident never think
of such a thing. I said now
they better stop but he said
no I believe in big families
so if they are in for it all
right with me. Mabe one
would not miss one as much
whair there are half dozen
or more. Mrs Smith Clark
Just called up and we had
a good little visit. I do wish
we could call you or you
us
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 8)
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[page 8]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
3
I think of so many things
I want to say to you now
the Paper says Willson is
going to take over the telephone
and if he gets at them I supos
we will have to pay so much
that we cant have one. I do
wish in my sole he would
tend to Prohibition and some
other things that he had better
look after and let some
things alone and not wair
white pants, he makes me
tiered! My goodness isent
it hot. I did not get my
Ironing did last week. I
Just couldent and cook
and Monday I washed
again and yesterday I
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
3
I think of so many things
I want to say to you now
the Paper says Willson is
going to take over the telephone
and if he gets at them I supos
we will have to pay so much
that we cant have one. I do
wish in my sole he would
tend to Prohibition and some
other things that he had better
look after and let some
things alone and not wair
white pants, he makes me
tiered! My goodness isent
it hot. I did not get my
Ironing did last week. I
Just couldent and cook
and Monday I washed
again and yesterday I
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 9)
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[page 9]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
4
began at seven oclock
and never got thru till after
two oclock and I was so
tired and my hand ached
so bad. John is over at
Harries Since dinner working
shocking up hay. thiss is
the first year since John
lost his arm that I did not
do the raking and drive
the horse to the fork Ruth
took my place and we payd
her. I will never do it agan
my chicken and turkey
are doing fine and the
hens keep the table and ther
some change Mrs C - payed
34¢ yesterday I got two galon
of coleoil and forgot to pay
him for it I supos he thot I
was a good one [these words written up along right margin]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
4
began at seven oclock
and never got thru till after
two oclock and I was so
tired and my hand ached
so bad. John is over at
Harries Since dinner working
shocking up hay. thiss is
the first year since John
lost his arm that I did not
do the raking and drive
the horse to the fork Ruth
took my place and we payd
her. I will never do it agan
my chicken and turkey
are doing fine and the
hens keep the table and ther
some change Mrs C - payed
34¢ yesterday I got two galon
of coleoil and forgot to pay
him for it I supos he thot I
was a good one [these words written up along right margin]
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 10)
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[page 10]
[corresponds to page 5 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
5
Ruth had a card yesterday
from Charley and one from
Corp: Earnest Copland &
she was so pleased. we
have not heard from Charley
yet but we are looking to
hear when he gets time I
did not say good by I could
not without blubering he
was saying good by to an
old Lady on one of the
truck routs and she was
crying so but he was
Laughing I Just looked on
Nost Longwell wanted to
tell him abou keeping a
Diary Nost told him if
I had kept one It would
worth a fortune to me now
[corresponds to page 5 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
5
Ruth had a card yesterday
from Charley and one from
Corp: Earnest Copland &
she was so pleased. we
have not heard from Charley
yet but we are looking to
hear when he gets time I
did not say good by I could
not without blubering he
was saying good by to an
old Lady on one of the
truck routs and she was
crying so but he was
Laughing I Just looked on
Nost Longwell wanted to
tell him abou keeping a
Diary Nost told him if
I had kept one It would
worth a fortune to me now
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 11)
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[page 11]
[corresponds to page 6 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
6
he told him wright evry
day and if you only
wash your feet keep a
record of it. Charley told
him he was prepaired for
that and then he told him
to send it home evry once
in a while so it would be
saved sure. We are coming
down soon as we can when
it Rains so the stock can
get watter. but dont wait
call Daisy and have her
bring you and Dave up
pleas dont stay at home
and worry but do come
you no how glad we
will be to see you and
visit with you both
[corresponds to page 6 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
6
he told him wright evry
day and if you only
wash your feet keep a
record of it. Charley told
him he was prepaired for
that and then he told him
to send it home evry once
in a while so it would be
saved sure. We are coming
down soon as we can when
it Rains so the stock can
get watter. but dont wait
call Daisy and have her
bring you and Dave up
pleas dont stay at home
and worry but do come
you no how glad we
will be to see you and
visit with you both
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 12)
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[page 12]
[corresponds to page 7 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
7
we have about 4 achers
of Oats to cut when ripe
if Daisy was here she
would say now ma
wright a Book. mabe you
cant read thiss if you
cant bring it up and I
will if I can.
had a card from Allie B
Said Hettie was verry sick
had Dropsy and Something
else but we could not make
out what the Ds said it was
verry doubtful if she got
well again & now I am
looking for you evry day
and dont want to be disaponted
from John & Sal - good bye
[corresponds to page 7 of letter 2 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
7
we have about 4 achers
of Oats to cut when ripe
if Daisy was here she
would say now ma
wright a Book. mabe you
cant read thiss if you
cant bring it up and I
will if I can.
had a card from Allie B
Said Hettie was verry sick
had Dropsy and Something
else but we could not make
out what the Ds said it was
verry doubtful if she got
well again & now I am
looking for you evry day
and dont want to be disaponted
from John & Sal - good bye
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 13)
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[page 13]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 3 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
YMCA
WITH THE COLORS
C.C. Bricker
Co. A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of letter 3 of War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
YMCA
WITH THE COLORS
C.C. Bricker
Co. A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 14)
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[page 14]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 4 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sunday - 12 -
Camp Sherman . O ,
Dear Father & Mother -
Well we
are still on deck. I rather
looked for you today untill
I got your letters I got both
them A.M. about 10 oclock and,
also one from Daisy & Jop.
I could of come home to-
day but thought there were
so many comming I would
put it off untill next Sunday
and last night about 4-30
I got my orders to go to the
artillery range with the intele-
gence branch I think there are
eight from A Co to go. we
leave at 6-20 Monday morning
and we have to hike it
about 14 miles, we only carry
a light pack, will be gone
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sunday - 12 -
Camp Sherman . O ,
Dear Father & Mother -
Well we
are still on deck. I rather
looked for you today untill
I got your letters I got both
them A.M. about 10 oclock and,
also one from Daisy & Jop.
I could of come home to-
day but thought there were
so many comming I would
put it off untill next Sunday
and last night about 4-30
I got my orders to go to the
artillery range with the intele-
gence branch I think there are
eight from A Co to go. we
leave at 6-20 Monday morning
and we have to hike it
about 14 miles, we only carry
a light pack, will be gone
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 15)
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[page 15]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 4 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
ten days, so it is all off
for comming home next Sun
Call Daisy and tell her
she can't find me here this
week, she said in her letter
they would be her Friday or
Saturday of this week. Don't
send me any more things to
pack around. I don't need
any ties or brush now, keep
them I don't know where to
put them, a fellow wants to
be as poore as a church rat
in the army. I thought that
broom bill was paid and I
belive it is, it was something
like $69.00 as I remember it
Any of those that dont pay
soon, for I presume they are
threshing I would just get
right after, with fixed bayonet
and make them come across
or know reason why
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
ten days, so it is all off
for comming home next Sun
Call Daisy and tell her
she can't find me here this
week, she said in her letter
they would be her Friday or
Saturday of this week. Don't
send me any more things to
pack around. I don't need
any ties or brush now, keep
them I don't know where to
put them, a fellow wants to
be as poore as a church rat
in the army. I thought that
broom bill was paid and I
belive it is, it was something
like $69.00 as I remember it
Any of those that dont pay
soon, for I presume they are
threshing I would just get
right after, with fixed bayonet
and make them come across
or know reason why
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 16)
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[page 16]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 4 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Well this 4-25 I stoped to go
to mess and just got back to
my bunk when here comes
Copeland & Wiseman we went
up to the Community House and
saw Williamsons, Ralph Hogans
Mitch Girbert, Ed Dawler's brother
Ray Van Sickle, and that fellow
that runs the Olive Green store I
forgot his name. I think
I may get home two weeks
from today, don't know what
will take place also dont
know about mail for next 10
days but if it is not brought
to the range, it will be here
when I get back but think it
will be brought out to us
It is a circus here now the
remainder of the Co got there
guns today and they are
drilling up and down the
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Well this 4-25 I stoped to go
to mess and just got back to
my bunk when here comes
Copeland & Wiseman we went
up to the Community House and
saw Williamsons, Ralph Hogans
Mitch Girbert, Ed Dawler's brother
Ray Van Sickle, and that fellow
that runs the Olive Green store I
forgot his name. I think
I may get home two weeks
from today, don't know what
will take place also dont
know about mail for next 10
days but if it is not brought
to the range, it will be here
when I get back but think it
will be brought out to us
It is a circus here now the
remainder of the Co got there
guns today and they are
drilling up and down the
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 17)
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[page 17]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 4 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-1919]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
barracks practicing, they will
get all of that they want
tomorrow and I will get all
the marching I want.
You had better send Mrs Hyde
some money so she can come
home, she must have gone
broke. I don't know of
anything more at present
Will possibly think of something
later, Say, seems to me father
is getting sportter wearing a
pair of 9.00 shoes
Don't forget to tell me all
that is going on, as often as
you can
Your son -
Charlie
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
barracks practicing, they will
get all of that they want
tomorrow and I will get all
the marching I want.
You had better send Mrs Hyde
some money so she can come
home, she must have gone
broke. I don't know of
anything more at present
Will possibly think of something
later, Say, seems to me father
is getting sportter wearing a
pair of 9.00 shoes
Don't forget to tell me all
that is going on, as often as
you can
Your son -
Charlie
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 18)
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[page 18]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 5 War letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918 -1919]
C.C. Bricker
Co A. 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
Co I 153th Reg
Camp Beauregard
La
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of letter 5 War letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918 -1919]
C.C. Bricker
Co A. 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
Co I 153th Reg
Camp Beauregard
La
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 19)
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[page 19]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 5 War letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918 -1919]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Artillery Range - July 23 '18
Hello Mother -
I am out at the
range 16 1/2 miles from Camp Sherman
hiked it Monday carring light pack
ammunition belts, side arms and gun
and it was hot, believe me it made
us sweat - but I made it all OK.
and am feeling fine, we are quartered
in pup tents [image pup tent] and it sure did
rain last night but I kept dry and
slept good, the eats are not so good
out here but they are fair, they sure
do work us, we dont have a minute
not even to write a letter; I am out
with 17 other men digging a snippers
post they give us close orders drill in
the A.M. and we work on these posts in
the P.M. and have observation work in
the evening, last night we had a lecture
by a French 1st Lt - who spent 4 years at
the front.
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Artillery Range - July 23 '18
Hello Mother -
I am out at the
range 16 1/2 miles from Camp Sherman
hiked it Monday carring light pack
ammunition belts, side arms and gun
and it was hot, believe me it made
us sweat - but I made it all OK.
and am feeling fine, we are quartered
in pup tents [image pup tent] and it sure did
rain last night but I kept dry and
slept good, the eats are not so good
out here but they are fair, they sure
do work us, we dont have a minute
not even to write a letter; I am out
with 17 other men digging a snippers
post they give us close orders drill in
the A.M. and we work on these posts in
the P.M. and have observation work in
the evening, last night we had a lecture
by a French 1st Lt - who spent 4 years at
the front.
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Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 20)
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[page 20]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 5 War letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918 -1919]
We go on the range tomorrow, there is
men here from 333d 334th 335th & 336th
7 men and a sargent from each Co,
in the four reg, we are qualifieng for
snippers & observers, this is the intelegence
branch. Say this is a wild place down
here, rough and poor and can be
no houses within 2 or 3 miles of where
we are, there is a continuel rattle of
machine guns and inf. fire. I believe
I can come home week from Sunday
you will have to send the machine to
Westerville to meet me I can't leave untill
about 5 P.M. so it will be 9-30 before
I can get to Westerville, I will call
you from Cols. and you will have
time to get there by time car does.
Paper is scarce out here today we
will have plenty tomorrow, but don't
have time to use it, havent got
any mail since we have been here
but think we will get some tomorrow
Tell me what you are doing
how is father feeling?
Charlie
Co A 336 Reg Camp Sherman O
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 5 War letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918 -1919]
We go on the range tomorrow, there is
men here from 333d 334th 335th & 336th
7 men and a sargent from each Co,
in the four reg, we are qualifieng for
snippers & observers, this is the intelegence
branch. Say this is a wild place down
here, rough and poor and can be
no houses within 2 or 3 miles of where
we are, there is a continuel rattle of
machine guns and inf. fire. I believe
I can come home week from Sunday
you will have to send the machine to
Westerville to meet me I can't leave untill
about 5 P.M. so it will be 9-30 before
I can get to Westerville, I will call
you from Cols. and you will have
time to get there by time car does.
Paper is scarce out here today we
will have plenty tomorrow, but don't
have time to use it, havent got
any mail since we have been here
but think we will get some tomorrow
Tell me what you are doing
how is father feeling?
Charlie
Co A 336 Reg Camp Sherman O
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Thurs PM 8-15
Artilery Range 7/25 "18
Dear Mother -
We are still ^at range
had an aufle rain today everything
was water, we are camped in a
valley, nearly all the tents was filled
we had to move ours, but none of our
equipment got wet, we have a dry place
to sleep tonight. Got news tonight from
commander of the camp, that we would
go across soon, he said they were exam-
-ining the boys now in the camp and that
this would probably be our last training
before going abroad. Got your letter of Sun
tonight - it take a letter longer to get mail
here than at camp. Will try and get
you my picture in uniform before
leaving. Think you will find that broom
bill paid as per the clk stub you find it
was the only Bill. Had our first
shooting this A.M. only ram rods, and
made 20 out of a possible 25 better
than an average. would have gone
to range this P.M. had it not been
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Thurs PM 8-15
Artilery Range 7/25 "18
Dear Mother -
We are still ^at range
had an aufle rain today everything
was water, we are camped in a
valley, nearly all the tents was filled
we had to move ours, but none of our
equipment got wet, we have a dry place
to sleep tonight. Got news tonight from
commander of the camp, that we would
go across soon, he said they were exam-
-ining the boys now in the camp and that
this would probably be our last training
before going abroad. Got your letter of Sun
tonight - it take a letter longer to get mail
here than at camp. Will try and get
you my picture in uniform before
leaving. Think you will find that broom
bill paid as per the clk stub you find it
was the only Bill. Had our first
shooting this A.M. only ram rods, and
made 20 out of a possible 25 better
than an average. would have gone
to range this P.M. had it not been
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for the rain at about 1 P.M.
Will go in morning, this time it
will be real bullets. Got a mighty
fine letter from Mae McMahon
tonight. It is nearly dark and
am writing on butt of my gun
so may be you can't read it
forgot to get any stationery of
YMCA man today to night
excitement over rain, Wont be
back to camp untill next Wed
or Thurs night - Account of
this move don't know as I can
come home before leaving, we
have a fine Captain an may
be he will allow me to come
Will have to quit both
feet are asleep and it is
so dark I can hardly see
the paper, dont know as
there is any lines on it
So Good bye Husters
Charlie
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for the rain at about 1 P.M.
Will go in morning, this time it
will be real bullets. Got a mighty
fine letter from Mae McMahon
tonight. It is nearly dark and
am writing on butt of my gun
so may be you can't read it
forgot to get any stationery of
YMCA man today to night
excitement over rain, Wont be
back to camp untill next Wed
or Thurs night - Account of
this move don't know as I can
come home before leaving, we
have a fine Captain an may
be he will allow me to come
Will have to quit both
feet are asleep and it is
so dark I can hardly see
the paper, dont know as
there is any lines on it
So Good bye Husters
Charlie
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YMCA
C C Bricker
Co A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
"WITH THE COLORS"
Mrs. D. E. Bricker
Galena
O
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YMCA
C C Bricker
Co A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman
"WITH THE COLORS"
Mrs. D. E. Bricker
Galena
O
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sunday Morning July 28 '18
Hello Mother-
Well Mother this is
beginning of another week, and still
at the range, I understand we get
another week extra of duty here, that
will bring us back to camp one
week from next Wed. We are having
inspection this morning, just waiting
now for officer to come; have been
on the range, that is rifle range our
guns reach three miles, so you
know there is something doing; this
is a h--l of a place, but am
feeling fine, never better, we get
out at 5-30 a.m. get in at 11-30
out again at 1 PM in at 5-30 out
at 7 for lecture untill 9 or 9-30 so
you see our time is well occupied
we sure will be good men they
are sweating every thing else out
it is aufly hot -
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sunday Morning July 28 '18
Hello Mother-
Well Mother this is
beginning of another week, and still
at the range, I understand we get
another week extra of duty here, that
will bring us back to camp one
week from next Wed. We are having
inspection this morning, just waiting
now for officer to come; have been
on the range, that is rifle range our
guns reach three miles, so you
know there is something doing; this
is a h--l of a place, but am
feeling fine, never better, we get
out at 5-30 a.m. get in at 11-30
out again at 1 PM in at 5-30 out
at 7 for lecture untill 9 or 9-30 so
you see our time is well occupied
we sure will be good men they
are sweating every thing else out
it is aufly hot -
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
We were drowned out last Wed
afternoon had to move our tents
I wrote you Thurs morning but
havent got a chance to mail it
so will tare it up. Yesterday we
witnessed an attack of the enemy
trenches and took notes, occupying an
observation post, that is what they
are trying to trane us for observers and
snipers, they call it the intelligence
camp school; am going to try and go
to camp Sherman today to get a few
things I want, such as soap etc.
How is father feeling? has it
rained any yet?. Well I am at
camp, got a pass came in
at noon today, ate supper with
Frank Cornell. Mr & Mrs Harroun
and what used to be Daisy Delbilt
later saw Dowler's, say it seems
like home to get back to the
barracks
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
We were drowned out last Wed
afternoon had to move our tents
I wrote you Thurs morning but
havent got a chance to mail it
so will tare it up. Yesterday we
witnessed an attack of the enemy
trenches and took notes, occupying an
observation post, that is what they
are trying to trane us for observers and
snipers, they call it the intelligence
camp school; am going to try and go
to camp Sherman today to get a few
things I want, such as soap etc.
How is father feeling? has it
rained any yet?. Well I am at
camp, got a pass came in
at noon today, ate supper with
Frank Cornell. Mr & Mrs Harroun
and what used to be Daisy Delbilt
later saw Dowler's, say it seems
like home to get back to the
barracks
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
I just got the paper this evening
there seems to be more news in it
than usual. We dont even get
a paper out where we are, havent
seen one since last Sunday.
Well out goes the lights
so Good bye
Charlie
Co A 336 Inf
Artillery Range
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
I just got the paper this evening
there seems to be more news in it
than usual. We dont even get
a paper out where we are, havent
seen one since last Sunday.
Well out goes the lights
so Good bye
Charlie
Co A 336 Inf
Artillery Range
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C.C. Bricker
Co A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman, O
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co O
[corresponds to envelope of letter 8 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
C.C. Bricker
Co A 336 Inf
Camp Sherman, O
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co O
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Camp Sherman Aug 1 '18
Dear Mother
I am still at
Artillery range just in from an
observation tour of about four miles taking
notes of any points of interest such as
streams, fences directions in degrees taken
by compass reading, different degrees
from one point to another, it is rather
interesting, Got your letter today
what was wrong with Slack, that he
did not get that note in sooner, you
know I gave him the note before I left
are any of the others paying up?
How are the beans coming along?
You need not send the stogies as I have
nearly all of the others, they are up at
Camp no place for them down here and
didint want to carry any more than
I had to - Sorry to here Mr Mulzer is no
better, if you see him remember me to him.
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Camp Sherman Aug 1 '18
Dear Mother
I am still at
Artillery range just in from an
observation tour of about four miles taking
notes of any points of interest such as
streams, fences directions in degrees taken
by compass reading, different degrees
from one point to another, it is rather
interesting, Got your letter today
what was wrong with Slack, that he
did not get that note in sooner, you
know I gave him the note before I left
are any of the others paying up?
How are the beans coming along?
You need not send the stogies as I have
nearly all of the others, they are up at
Camp no place for them down here and
didint want to carry any more than
I had to - Sorry to here Mr Mulzer is no
better, if you see him remember me to him.
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
It is quite cool here mornings and
also at night, would like to have my
sweater, it is up at camp, likewise
didint want to carry it, it gets warm
during day, but sweater would feel
good mornings, if I go in Sunday I
Shall bring in back with me.
Am going to try and go in to camp Sun
again as I see some one from near
home nearly every Sunday, didint see
Critzer Sun, and learned Copeland
was home on a pass, was disappointed
in not seeing them, think we will all
go in about next Wed, back to our
old Co. but will still belong to the
inteligence branch, we are still getting
a little close order drill, yesterday
we had bayonet drill by an Eng officer
he had two years in the front line
trenches, has lost three brothers in the
service and said he was sure there
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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
It is quite cool here mornings and
also at night, would like to have my
sweater, it is up at camp, likewise
didint want to carry it, it gets warm
during day, but sweater would feel
good mornings, if I go in Sunday I
Shall bring in back with me.
Am going to try and go in to camp Sun
again as I see some one from near
home nearly every Sunday, didint see
Critzer Sun, and learned Copeland
was home on a pass, was disappointed
in not seeing them, think we will all
go in about next Wed, back to our
old Co. but will still belong to the
inteligence branch, we are still getting
a little close order drill, yesterday
we had bayonet drill by an Eng officer
he had two years in the front line
trenches, has lost three brothers in the
service and said he was sure there
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were two huns that ^he was sure now resided with
the Devil, got them both on his bayonet
he sure was a bird.
Maj Gen Hale is here this afternoon
and will have to stop, as we will have
extra maneuvers at retreat this evening
every thing they can put on, all the
officers are scared to death when the
boss comes around, we sure will
have to look as near like soldiers as
possible and if a swarm of bees
light on your face you must
not blink an eye, now aint that
h--l Ha! it is not near so bad
as it seems, the first three weeks
are the worst of army life, that
seems to be every fellows experience
Tell father to behave himself and
stay in out of the hot sun, will try
and get home week from Sunday
Charlie
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were two huns that ^he was sure now resided with
the Devil, got them both on his bayonet
he sure was a bird.
Maj Gen Hale is here this afternoon
and will have to stop, as we will have
extra maneuvers at retreat this evening
every thing they can put on, all the
officers are scared to death when the
boss comes around, we sure will
have to look as near like soldiers as
possible and if a swarm of bees
light on your face you must
not blink an eye, now aint that
h--l Ha! it is not near so bad
as it seems, the first three weeks
are the worst of army life, that
seems to be every fellows experience
Tell father to behave himself and
stay in out of the hot sun, will try
and get home week from Sunday
Charlie
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Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena, O.
Mr Charlie C. Bricker,
Co. A. 336 Inf.,
Camp Sherman,
Ohio.
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Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena, O.
Mr Charlie C. Bricker,
Co. A. 336 Inf.,
Camp Sherman,
Ohio.
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Galena, O Aug. 13 1918
Dear Charlie
Well we had a nice rain yesterday
but no storm Helen was just here
and they were in Columbus and the
storm was fierce there. Gus Zimmer
was also here this morning he was
sorry he didn't get to see you. Daisy
& Jop stopped when they came back
and stayed quite a while Mr. & Mrs
Fuller had just gone away when
they came. Johnie has just gone
he came home for his supper
last night I shouldn't wonder
he will for all his meals he isnt
stuck on his job he didnt leave
here until 7 yesterday and waited
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Galena, O Aug. 13 1918
Dear Charlie
Well we had a nice rain yesterday
but no storm Helen was just here
and they were in Columbus and the
storm was fierce there. Gus Zimmer
was also here this morning he was
sorry he didn't get to see you. Daisy
& Jop stopped when they came back
and stayed quite a while Mr. & Mrs
Fuller had just gone away when
they came. Johnie has just gone
he came home for his supper
last night I shouldn't wonder
he will for all his meals he isnt
stuck on his job he didnt leave
here until 7 yesterday and waited
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& waited and Ike didn't come he had
too or did go out there and he was just
eating his breakfast.
Well do you know any more about what
you are going to do or when you will
half to leave if you stay over Sunday
Johnie said we could go and see you.
Dr. Gorsuch has just gone by hitting only
high places I don't know where he is
going. Mr. Mulzer is not so well he had
to keep cold clothes on his head Sunday
afternoon and had to help in the house
John Campbell is not so well I am going
to have Will take your watch and
have it fixed and may be you can take
it. they gave Captain Sampson on as
a present if he can carry on I dont see
why you couldn't.
You did some good a going to see Eunice
she was out on the porch twice Sunday
That Mrs. W. H. Russell at Fulton said
she hadn't sold any of the Inajiffi
tablet we could have them by calling
for them got the letter yesterday.
Thurman Gorsuch has sold his farm to
some eastern man he dont know what
he will do or where he will go for sure they
want him to come to Centerburg and go
in the mill Mrs. Brown dont like at
all but Callie wanted to get to town
I imagine to much work on a farm
for her they had such a nice home
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& waited and Ike didn't come he had
too or did go out there and he was just
eating his breakfast.
Well do you know any more about what
you are going to do or when you will
half to leave if you stay over Sunday
Johnie said we could go and see you.
Dr. Gorsuch has just gone by hitting only
high places I don't know where he is
going. Mr. Mulzer is not so well he had
to keep cold clothes on his head Sunday
afternoon and had to help in the house
John Campbell is not so well I am going
to have Will take your watch and
have it fixed and may be you can take
it. they gave Captain Sampson on as
a present if he can carry on I dont see
why you couldn't.
You did some good a going to see Eunice
she was out on the porch twice Sunday
That Mrs. W. H. Russell at Fulton said
she hadn't sold any of the Inajiffi
tablet we could have them by calling
for them got the letter yesterday.
Thurman Gorsuch has sold his farm to
some eastern man he dont know what
he will do or where he will go for sure they
want him to come to Centerburg and go
in the mill Mrs. Brown dont like at
all but Callie wanted to get to town
I imagine to much work on a farm
for her they had such a nice home
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Papa has gone to the primary he
was afraid he would miss it
guess he wanted to go before
breakfast I will just have to
stop for I only get to write
a line or two and some one
comes or the telephone rings
just had on from Farrah M.
he wanted your address said
may be he would stop and see
you I see a Navy boy go along that
had come on the train he was
all dressed in white I couldnt tell
who he was with I couldn't see both
at once, Now Charlie you try and keep
us posted on your movements so we
will know when you are going or
gone I hope you will never have
to go they claim they took 36000
prisoners Sunday at that rate I think
they will soon "play out" Marea said her
father isint very good this morning
will write again tomorrow. Mother
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Papa has gone to the primary he
was afraid he would miss it
guess he wanted to go before
breakfast I will just have to
stop for I only get to write
a line or two and some one
comes or the telephone rings
just had on from Farrah M.
he wanted your address said
may be he would stop and see
you I see a Navy boy go along that
had come on the train he was
all dressed in white I couldnt tell
who he was with I couldn't see both
at once, Now Charlie you try and keep
us posted on your movements so we
will know when you are going or
gone I hope you will never have
to go they claim they took 36000
prisoners Sunday at that rate I think
they will soon "play out" Marea said her
father isint very good this morning
will write again tomorrow. Mother
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Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena, O.
Del Co.
[corresponds to envelope of letter 9 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena, O.
Del Co.
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
12-30 P.M.
Parkersburg W.Va 8/23 '18
Dear Mother -
We are about
30 minutes out of Parkersburg W Va
Got out at 4 oclock this morning
left camp 6-30. Our train
a double header only has 15
coaches, we are bound for
New York will get there Sat.
night 36 hrs on road.
I could not send my
shaving tools home, as I have not
been issued a razer as yet
so will send all from New York
or else take it with me.
We are running along what
they say is the Alleganiny river
I dont know, it is a rough
country I know that looks about
like your beans, they wont sprout
here on these hills. it is just
one tunnell after another
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ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
12-30 P.M.
Parkersburg W.Va 8/23 '18
Dear Mother -
We are about
30 minutes out of Parkersburg W Va
Got out at 4 oclock this morning
left camp 6-30. Our train
a double header only has 15
coaches, we are bound for
New York will get there Sat.
night 36 hrs on road.
I could not send my
shaving tools home, as I have not
been issued a razer as yet
so will send all from New York
or else take it with me.
We are running along what
they say is the Alleganiny river
I dont know, it is a rough
country I know that looks about
like your beans, they wont sprout
here on these hills. it is just
one tunnell after another
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There was a crowd at Athens
when we got there, waiting at the
depot, at Parkersburg the Red Cross
served drinks, and we kept fellows
busy getting pies for we could not
get off the train, it stoped in
the heart of town first time I
ever saw Ohio river, first time
for lots of things. Tell father to
grind up his corn cutter. saw a
lot of corn cut, just before noon
it was not very tall a good deal
like yours. I can't hardly
write so you can read it, on
train, will write you again
tomorrow my address is
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
84 Division
336 Inf Reg.
Co A
New York N.Y.
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There was a crowd at Athens
when we got there, waiting at the
depot, at Parkersburg the Red Cross
served drinks, and we kept fellows
busy getting pies for we could not
get off the train, it stoped in
the heart of town first time I
ever saw Ohio river, first time
for lots of things. Tell father to
grind up his corn cutter. saw a
lot of corn cut, just before noon
it was not very tall a good deal
like yours. I can't hardly
write so you can read it, on
train, will write you again
tomorrow my address is
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
84 Division
336 Inf Reg.
Co A
New York N.Y.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 38)
Description
C.C. Bricker
Co. A. 336 Reg
Camp Mills
New York N.Y.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
Del. Co.
Co. A. 336 Reg
Camp Mills
New York N.Y.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
Del. Co.
Title
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Description
[page 39]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Camp Mills 8/25 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
Am at
Camp Mills, Long Island N.Y.
have saw some sights since
Friday morning, got into Jearsey
City about 3 P.M. yesterday, came
across in a boat to L. Island
then on a train of 15 cars.
Under Brooklyn bridge also 2
others forgot names, one they
say is largest in the world
The Singer building and Metropolitan
life insurance building is some
buildings. They loome up from
the river like mountains. was
only in Washington long enough
to get off and wash, stoped about
30 min in Philadelphia, the Red
Cross were down at the train
with peaches, cigaretts and fresh
TO THE WRITER: - SAVE WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAPER
TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Camp Mills 8/25 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
Am at
Camp Mills, Long Island N.Y.
have saw some sights since
Friday morning, got into Jearsey
City about 3 P.M. yesterday, came
across in a boat to L. Island
then on a train of 15 cars.
Under Brooklyn bridge also 2
others forgot names, one they
say is largest in the world
The Singer building and Metropolitan
life insurance building is some
buildings. They loome up from
the river like mountains. was
only in Washington long enough
to get off and wash, stoped about
30 min in Philadelphia, the Red
Cross were down at the train
with peaches, cigaretts and fresh
TO THE WRITER: - SAVE WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAPER
TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
Title
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Description
[page 40]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
ice water for us, they gave us
a royal reception all along the
way, they were out at nearly
every house and factory, waving
handkerchefs and flags both in
the country & city. Camp Mills
is not Sherman by any means.
we are quartered in tents eight men
or one squad in each tent
I presume we wont be here
very long, they are bringing men
in here fast soon as all of the
Lincoln Div. is here away we
go across, suppose Elby is on
the Atlantic today, there were
4 trains just ahead of us about
12 hrs from Calif. Think of the
tiresome ride they had. Last
Sunday at this time 4 P.M. we
were having a nice visit, but
today a lot of R. ties divide us.
TO THE WRITER: - SAVE WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAPER
TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
ice water for us, they gave us
a royal reception all along the
way, they were out at nearly
every house and factory, waving
handkerchefs and flags both in
the country & city. Camp Mills
is not Sherman by any means.
we are quartered in tents eight men
or one squad in each tent
I presume we wont be here
very long, they are bringing men
in here fast soon as all of the
Lincoln Div. is here away we
go across, suppose Elby is on
the Atlantic today, there were
4 trains just ahead of us about
12 hrs from Calif. Think of the
tiresome ride they had. Last
Sunday at this time 4 P.M. we
were having a nice visit, but
today a lot of R. ties divide us.
TO THE WRITER: - SAVE WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAPER
TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
Title
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Description
[page 41]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Am feeling fine, and sure
did enjoy our trip this far.
hope to get one day off while
here to see New York City, hoped
they would take us for a little
hike for exercise in Washington
but no good fortune like that.
There sure is some beautiful
places on L.I. it is large, much
larger than I supposed, we are 20
miles from N.Y. and dont know
how far it is to the point from
here. came past farms and
little villages. I supposed it
was all town, but not so, have
learned several things you see,
and expect to learn more.
How is every little thing at
home? Did you ever write Tom
Price in regards to John's bill forgot
to ask you, you know his address
is Peeples, Athens Co. O.
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TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
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[corresponds to page 3 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Am feeling fine, and sure
did enjoy our trip this far.
hope to get one day off while
here to see New York City, hoped
they would take us for a little
hike for exercise in Washington
but no good fortune like that.
There sure is some beautiful
places on L.I. it is large, much
larger than I supposed, we are 20
miles from N.Y. and dont know
how far it is to the point from
here. came past farms and
little villages. I supposed it
was all town, but not so, have
learned several things you see,
and expect to learn more.
How is every little thing at
home? Did you ever write Tom
Price in regards to John's bill forgot
to ask you, you know his address
is Peeples, Athens Co. O.
TO THE WRITER: - SAVE WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THIS PAPER
TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: - SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
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Title
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Description
[page 42]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Am going to drop Addie
Cook a card from here, may
be she will come out to
camp before we get away.
Tell John they allow flivvers
here, but nothing but sedans
would just be a nice drive
across country, havent seen
a civillian today, dont know
wheather they allow them in
camp or not, have they heard
any more from that Sheets
boy? Well it is about time
for retreat 4-30 here but only
3-30 in Galena, had to set
my watch ahead 1 hr. will
write you again tomorow
if have time, dont know what
we will have to do in way of
work here.
Your son
Charlie
P.S.
address mail to New York
84 Div. 336 Reg. Co A
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 10 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Am going to drop Addie
Cook a card from here, may
be she will come out to
camp before we get away.
Tell John they allow flivvers
here, but nothing but sedans
would just be a nice drive
across country, havent seen
a civillian today, dont know
wheather they allow them in
camp or not, have they heard
any more from that Sheets
boy? Well it is about time
for retreat 4-30 here but only
3-30 in Galena, had to set
my watch ahead 1 hr. will
write you again tomorow
if have time, dont know what
we will have to do in way of
work here.
Your son
Charlie
P.S.
address mail to New York
84 Div. 336 Reg. Co A
Title
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Description
[page 43]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 11 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of letter 11 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co Ohio
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 44)
Description
[page 44]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 11 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Wed Morning Camp Mills 8/28 '18
Send me sweater as soon as you
can, before we get away from here
Sent my other one over in Co box
and it is chilly here mornings
and will be more so on board ship.
Am feeling fine, and getting along
nicely, got the paper last night
I see Charley & Ollie Looker both are
going, where do his boys go? Sorry
to here Mulzer is gone am glad I went
to see him
Your Son Charlie
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 11 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Wed Morning Camp Mills 8/28 '18
Send me sweater as soon as you
can, before we get away from here
Sent my other one over in Co box
and it is chilly here mornings
and will be more so on board ship.
Am feeling fine, and getting along
nicely, got the paper last night
I see Charley & Ollie Looker both are
going, where do his boys go? Sorry
to here Mulzer is gone am glad I went
to see him
Your Son Charlie
Title
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Description
[page 45]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co O
[corresponds to envelope of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Del Co O
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 46)
Description
[page 46]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
THE SHIP ON WHICH I SAILED HAS ARRIVED
SAFELY OVERSEAS.
Name Charlie C. Bricker
Organization Co A 336 Reg
American Expeditionary Forces.
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
THE SHIP ON WHICH I SAILED HAS ARRIVED
SAFELY OVERSEAS.
Name Charlie C. Bricker
Organization Co A 336 Reg
American Expeditionary Forces.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 47)
Description
84 Div
Co A 336 Reg
A.E.F.
Sept 1918
Dear Mother -
This is
Monday afternoon, and a
fine day, the sea is
smooth and we are
steaming right along.
The Yoman said we
were between "over here" and
"over there". I hadent
hoped to get this far from
home but am getting further
every hour. Have felt fine
all the time, that is, have
not fed the fish. the
first three days I have felt
better in my life, but since
then all has been well
The sea was a little rough
for two or three days and
naturally you would ^not feel so
good
Co A 336 Reg
A.E.F.
Sept 1918
Dear Mother -
This is
Monday afternoon, and a
fine day, the sea is
smooth and we are
steaming right along.
The Yoman said we
were between "over here" and
"over there". I hadent
hoped to get this far from
home but am getting further
every hour. Have felt fine
all the time, that is, have
not fed the fish. the
first three days I have felt
better in my life, but since
then all has been well
The sea was a little rough
for two or three days and
naturally you would ^not feel so
good
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 48)
Description
[page 48]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
I failed to see Addie Cooke
while at Camp Mills.
I saw Copeland twice at
Mills, was down several times
but never could find him
Doris said Lester Shaw was
there also, but I failed to find
him, he might have been out
on pass. Critzer failed to
get in, and so we left him
at Camp Sherman, he wanted
go along. Our old friend
Wheeler is along in same boat
I am. Had a letter from Daisy
is there any chance of Jasper
being drafted?
Has Platt did any thing for
his bill? Go moderate with him
and you will get it, it will
do no good push him, as you
can't get any thing off him, it
is simply up to his honor.
It seems to me everyone is
going to die. I see Hill at
Harlem is dead. What is
Mulzers going to do with the
mill? supposed Walter
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
I failed to see Addie Cooke
while at Camp Mills.
I saw Copeland twice at
Mills, was down several times
but never could find him
Doris said Lester Shaw was
there also, but I failed to find
him, he might have been out
on pass. Critzer failed to
get in, and so we left him
at Camp Sherman, he wanted
go along. Our old friend
Wheeler is along in same boat
I am. Had a letter from Daisy
is there any chance of Jasper
being drafted?
Has Platt did any thing for
his bill? Go moderate with him
and you will get it, it will
do no good push him, as you
can't get any thing off him, it
is simply up to his honor.
It seems to me everyone is
going to die. I see Hill at
Harlem is dead. What is
Mulzers going to do with the
mill? supposed Walter
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 49)
Description
[page 49]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
I wrote to Harry VanKirk
today. Have they heard any
thing more from the Sheets
boy or Wesley Bennett?
Did you get the pictures
I sent you? they were darbs
but that was all they had
to work on. also did you
get the package?
Tuesday A.M. - It is raining
this morning the sea is not
very rough, it makes it bad for
we have have to stay below or
get wet. How is Coons making
it by this time? Tell Skinner
I am taking that pipe right
over to France with me and if
I don't miss lay it will bring it
back to Ohio again, would sure
like to wrestle with him this
morning. I am going to send
Mrs. Stanley one of those pictures
Have you heard from Price
yet? try and get him if you
can. that ball of Butler Bros
John perhaps can tell you all
about it, I have forgotten it
at this time.
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
I wrote to Harry VanKirk
today. Have they heard any
thing more from the Sheets
boy or Wesley Bennett?
Did you get the pictures
I sent you? they were darbs
but that was all they had
to work on. also did you
get the package?
Tuesday A.M. - It is raining
this morning the sea is not
very rough, it makes it bad for
we have have to stay below or
get wet. How is Coons making
it by this time? Tell Skinner
I am taking that pipe right
over to France with me and if
I don't miss lay it will bring it
back to Ohio again, would sure
like to wrestle with him this
morning. I am going to send
Mrs. Stanley one of those pictures
Have you heard from Price
yet? try and get him if you
can. that ball of Butler Bros
John perhaps can tell you all
about it, I have forgotten it
at this time.
Title
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Description
[page 50]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
would still run it
Tell Mae Mc I am looking
for a letter from her and the
Irishman again.
Wish I had some Tsb. Star
this morning, I was out of luck
when we left and dident
have a supply all I have is
smoking and am lucky to
have that, but that beats none
suppose we can get some
when we land. It has been
so long since I commeced
this letter I have forgot what
was in the first, there is
not much in all of it
Write and keep me posted
on how you and father is
making it, and also how
Willis & Cox are progressing
Tell Frank B I am to far
away this time to vote, but
still am interested in the
returns Your Son Charlie
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 12 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1818-19]
would still run it
Tell Mae Mc I am looking
for a letter from her and the
Irishman again.
Wish I had some Tsb. Star
this morning, I was out of luck
when we left and dident
have a supply all I have is
smoking and am lucky to
have that, but that beats none
suppose we can get some
when we land. It has been
so long since I commeced
this letter I have forgot what
was in the first, there is
not much in all of it
Write and keep me posted
on how you and father is
making it, and also how
Willis & Cox are progressing
Tell Frank B I am to far
away this time to vote, but
still am interested in the
returns Your Son Charlie
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 51)
Description
[page 51]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
C.C. Bricker
Camp Mills N.Y.
Co A
336 Reg
Due 1¢
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
C.C. Bricker
Camp Mills N.Y.
Co A
336 Reg
Due 1¢
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co Ohio
Title
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Description
[page 52]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Camp Mills N.Y. 8/30'18
Dear Father & Mother
Just in from New York
had a fine trip, left 12
oclock yeastrday, and had
pass untill noon today
Was up in the 45 story
of the Singer building this
morning, also saw the
German vessel Vaterland
and several transports
only one battleship was
in harbor, saw it.
The flat iron bldg is a
monster but looks like
a mole hill beside the
Singer. New York is some
town but it is as easy
to get around in as Galena
so far as I went, to be
sure. I didnt see it all
had a hard rain here so
hampered us some last night
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Camp Mills N.Y. 8/30'18
Dear Father & Mother
Just in from New York
had a fine trip, left 12
oclock yeastrday, and had
pass untill noon today
Was up in the 45 story
of the Singer building this
morning, also saw the
German vessel Vaterland
and several transports
only one battleship was
in harbor, saw it.
The flat iron bldg is a
monster but looks like
a mole hill beside the
Singer. New York is some
town but it is as easy
to get around in as Galena
so far as I went, to be
sure. I didnt see it all
had a hard rain here so
hampered us some last night
Title
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Description
[page 53]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
on pass to city, that is for
fear they will get sailing
orders, and their men will
not be here. I have more
work than I know what to
do with, have some washing
to do, and have been putting
it off, for want of time &
water. ocean all around
and short of water, what
do you think of that.
I sure had eats in N.Y.
just eat two complete suppers
lat night one after another
never got up, and they were
from A to Z all the trimmings
This is about the only
way they take care of a soldier
is to give you good eats at
a price you can afford to
pay. that is at a Red Cross
otherwise you get stung, for
they never expect to see you
again, and suppose they
wont see me again soon
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
on pass to city, that is for
fear they will get sailing
orders, and their men will
not be here. I have more
work than I know what to
do with, have some washing
to do, and have been putting
it off, for want of time &
water. ocean all around
and short of water, what
do you think of that.
I sure had eats in N.Y.
just eat two complete suppers
lat night one after another
never got up, and they were
from A to Z all the trimmings
This is about the only
way they take care of a soldier
is to give you good eats at
a price you can afford to
pay. that is at a Red Cross
otherwise you get stung, for
they never expect to see you
again, and suppose they
wont see me again soon
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 54)
Description
[page 54]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Am enclosing the pictures they
are not very good, but did
not have much time to get
them, we have our entire
outfit I guess, that cap is what
we wear over our helmet
goes over it, they look like
the devil but are comphortable.
Just got a letter from Daisy
am beginning to look for
that sweater, it is warm in
the day time but cool in the
mornings so thought a
sweater would feel good
Am feeling fine, as is
every one else, very little
sickness here, every one is
getting crazy to go across
they told me this morning in
N.Y. there was a boat left
every 6 min of the 24 hrs loaded
either with men or provisions
suppose we will leave next
week, as we have to report by
telephone at 8 & 12 P.M. where
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Am enclosing the pictures they
are not very good, but did
not have much time to get
them, we have our entire
outfit I guess, that cap is what
we wear over our helmet
goes over it, they look like
the devil but are comphortable.
Just got a letter from Daisy
am beginning to look for
that sweater, it is warm in
the day time but cool in the
mornings so thought a
sweater would feel good
Am feeling fine, as is
every one else, very little
sickness here, every one is
getting crazy to go across
they told me this morning in
N.Y. there was a boat left
every 6 min of the 24 hrs loaded
either with men or provisions
suppose we will leave next
week, as we have to report by
telephone at 8 & 12 P.M. where
Title
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Description
[page 55]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I marked part of the
picture you can do as you
like with the remainder
will send you a picture
of the fellow that went
with me later, the darn
air planes make so much
noise you can't think. the
air is full most of the
time. They are no more a
novelty but a nusence.
Well am not hungry
but expect I will be before
night & if I dont eat so
had better get in as it is
every dog for himself here
and the Co is lined up
for mess. Addres mail
to Camp Mills N.Y.
84 Div.
Co A
336 Reg. Your son
Charlie
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 13 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I marked part of the
picture you can do as you
like with the remainder
will send you a picture
of the fellow that went
with me later, the darn
air planes make so much
noise you can't think. the
air is full most of the
time. They are no more a
novelty but a nusence.
Well am not hungry
but expect I will be before
night & if I dont eat so
had better get in as it is
every dog for himself here
and the Co is lined up
for mess. Addres mail
to Camp Mills N.Y.
84 Div.
Co A
336 Reg. Your son
Charlie
Title
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Description
[page 56]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker
84 Division Soldier's Mail
Co A. 336R
A.E. France
Mr. and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co. Ohio
Censored by
[illegible]
Capt. 336 Inf.
[corresponds to envelope of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker
84 Division Soldier's Mail
Co A. 336R
A.E. France
Mr. and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Delaware Co. Ohio
Censored by
[illegible]
Capt. 336 Inf.
Title
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Description
[page 57]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sept. 3rd 1918
Dear Mother,
Well this is
Tuesday morning again and
am feeling fine. I wrote
Doris a few days ago, perhaps
her letter will explain that
matter uppermost in your mind
I can not at this time tell
you what I would like to,
but will in a short time
write you again
Did you send me the sweater
if you have not, don't send it
I believe you said you sent
my address to Harry. I havent
had time to write him
Take good care of yourselves
there is no reason for you
not doing it, and I will do
the same.
Your Son
Charlie
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over
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ARMY AND NAVY
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
"WITH THE COLORS"
Sept. 3rd 1918
Dear Mother,
Well this is
Tuesday morning again and
am feeling fine. I wrote
Doris a few days ago, perhaps
her letter will explain that
matter uppermost in your mind
I can not at this time tell
you what I would like to,
but will in a short time
write you again
Did you send me the sweater
if you have not, don't send it
I believe you said you sent
my address to Harry. I havent
had time to write him
Take good care of yourselves
there is no reason for you
not doing it, and I will do
the same.
Your Son
Charlie
TO THE WRITER: SAVE BY WRITING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER. TO THE FOLKS AT HOME: SAVE FOOD, BUY LIBERTY BONDS AND WAR SAVING STAMPS
over
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 58)
Description
[page 58]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
your address
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
84 Division
Co A
336 Reg
A. E. F.
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 14 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
your address
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
84 Division
Co A
336 Reg
A. E. F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 59)
Description
[page 59]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
U S Army A.E.F
APO #905
Mr and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena O
Del Co. U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
U S Army A.E.F
APO #905
Mr and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena O
Del Co. U.S.A.
Title
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Description
[page 60]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in France 9/22 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
I am now located in
southern part of France, have
had a very nice trip, came
by way of England, did not
see much of England, but what
I did see it looked fine
it rains every day, and so
the country shows up good
We are billited in a town
quite old fashion, as is every
thing over here. have very good
quarters in a house, it is
dry and will be warm, so
a fellow can enjoy a few
things. Our trip across the
ocean lasted 13 days and
got old by time we landed
They claimed they sighted
a sub one night just before
we landed
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in France 9/22 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
I am now located in
southern part of France, have
had a very nice trip, came
by way of England, did not
see much of England, but what
I did see it looked fine
it rains every day, and so
the country shows up good
We are billited in a town
quite old fashion, as is every
thing over here. have very good
quarters in a house, it is
dry and will be warm, so
a fellow can enjoy a few
things. Our trip across the
ocean lasted 13 days and
got old by time we landed
They claimed they sighted
a sub one night just before
we landed
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 61)
Description
[page 61]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Remember me to the other folks
may be I can write to them
when we get squared away
especialy to John Ethel & Clarence
I am feeling fine, and have
all the time except a sore
foot at present, have had two
or three hard hikes, they have
been hard because we were
not in condition for them,
being on the boat as long
as we were and ^not doing
any thing, it stove up my
left foot so I cant hardly
walk, but by keeping off
it for a day or so, will be
O.K. again.
Am not learning French
very fast but dont believe
it will be so hard to learn.
Every thing is curious here
the buildings and way's
are so different, about the
only thing's like we have are
bikes, you dont see any
autos running here, all they
use is two wheel carts, and
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Remember me to the other folks
may be I can write to them
when we get squared away
especialy to John Ethel & Clarence
I am feeling fine, and have
all the time except a sore
foot at present, have had two
or three hard hikes, they have
been hard because we were
not in condition for them,
being on the boat as long
as we were and ^not doing
any thing, it stove up my
left foot so I cant hardly
walk, but by keeping off
it for a day or so, will be
O.K. again.
Am not learning French
very fast but dont believe
it will be so hard to learn.
Every thing is curious here
the buildings and way's
are so different, about the
only thing's like we have are
bikes, you dont see any
autos running here, all they
use is two wheel carts, and
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 62)
Description
[page 62]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
It soon will be three
months since I went to
Camp Sherman, have got
a long way from home in
that time. Yeasterday as we
came through a town, and
stoped a short time, saw a
train load of German prisoners
that were captured the 13 & 14
of this month. there were 2000
of them, some real young
and others with long grey
whiskers, and appeared to
be at least 55.
How is father feeling? and
how about you. take care
of yourselves. I have thought
about writing you before
but have been moving
lively and havent had
time to write before
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
It soon will be three
months since I went to
Camp Sherman, have got
a long way from home in
that time. Yeasterday as we
came through a town, and
stoped a short time, saw a
train load of German prisoners
that were captured the 13 & 14
of this month. there were 2000
of them, some real young
and others with long grey
whiskers, and appeared to
be at least 55.
How is father feeling? and
how about you. take care
of yourselves. I have thought
about writing you before
but have been moving
lively and havent had
time to write before
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 63)
Description
[page 63]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
a donkey or oxen, it looks
queer. There are a great
quanity of grapes here some
fine vinyards and wine is plenty
Have had fine weather, it
is cool and does not get hot during
the day time
Have hoped to here from
Harry Van Kirk, but have not
up to this time.
I have not yet got the sweaters
you sent me, if you have not
it, suppose you have written
since we left, I have not
received any letters yet.
Am waiting to here from
you and know how you are
making it, you must not
worry about me, I am getting
along fine.
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Co A 336 Reg.
U. S. Army A. E. F.
A.P.O. 905
Cenesd by
Hynar King
1st Liet Jnt
USA
AEF
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 15 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
a donkey or oxen, it looks
queer. There are a great
quanity of grapes here some
fine vinyards and wine is plenty
Have had fine weather, it
is cool and does not get hot during
the day time
Have hoped to here from
Harry Van Kirk, but have not
up to this time.
I have not yet got the sweaters
you sent me, if you have not
it, suppose you have written
since we left, I have not
received any letters yet.
Am waiting to here from
you and know how you are
making it, you must not
worry about me, I am getting
along fine.
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Co A 336 Reg.
U. S. Army A. E. F.
A.P.O. 905
Cenesd by
Hynar King
1st Liet Jnt
USA
AEF
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 64)
Description
[page 64]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Coy Moreland
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Coy Moreland
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 65)
Description
[page 65]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in France 10/6 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
Well this is another
Sunday in France and all
is well. There is good news
arriving hourly from the front
and the French colors are
flying every where, also the
stars and stripes, we are preparing
to move from the little town
in which we are located.
I am feeling fine, as are
all the boys here, Charlie
Montgomery is in the same Co.
the only boy from home in
A. Co. I got five letters
last night, three were from you
one each from Doris & Geo Armstrong
Was getting anctious to here
how father was feeling as I
had not heard from you
since I left Mills, had letter
from Doris night before last that
she wrote to Mills.
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in France 10/6 '18
Dear Father & Mother -
Well this is another
Sunday in France and all
is well. There is good news
arriving hourly from the front
and the French colors are
flying every where, also the
stars and stripes, we are preparing
to move from the little town
in which we are located.
I am feeling fine, as are
all the boys here, Charlie
Montgomery is in the same Co.
the only boy from home in
A. Co. I got five letters
last night, three were from you
one each from Doris & Geo Armstrong
Was getting anctious to here
how father was feeling as I
had not heard from you
since I left Mills, had letter
from Doris night before last that
she wrote to Mills.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 66)
Description
[page 66]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I have hoped to see some
of the boys from home that
are over here, but it seems
they are all in Italy.
Those pictures are sure fine
of that Helen took, when I
look at the pictures of Mrs Hyde
it reminds me of those good
pies, I sure would like
to have one now.
I have not heard from
Harry VanKirk as yet, perhaps
he never recieved my letter
Tell John he had better
stay in Galena, for when I
get back we will start
something if it is nothing
but a resturant, it seems
to me they are getting rather
pentiful for size of the town
It soon will be Oct 24 -
again, tell Hazel I wont
forget the 25th, it will be
here before you get this
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I have hoped to see some
of the boys from home that
are over here, but it seems
they are all in Italy.
Those pictures are sure fine
of that Helen took, when I
look at the pictures of Mrs Hyde
it reminds me of those good
pies, I sure would like
to have one now.
I have not heard from
Harry VanKirk as yet, perhaps
he never recieved my letter
Tell John he had better
stay in Galena, for when I
get back we will start
something if it is nothing
but a resturant, it seems
to me they are getting rather
pentiful for size of the town
It soon will be Oct 24 -
again, tell Hazel I wont
forget the 25th, it will be
here before you get this
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 67)
Description
[page 67]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well keep a stiff upper lip
and take extra good care of
your selves, for if reports are
true we will be home one of
these days not far off, and
my only worry now is how
you are getting along and I
know what your worry is,
but don't worry about me
for I am getting along all
O.K. never felt better, am not
getting fat, but believe I could
over here. The weather is fine
only a shower or two since we
arrived, it is not nearly so
late for this time of year as it
is in Ohio, forest trees are
all green and show very
little signs of falling leaves.
Am getting all the fresh
figs I can eat & they are
fine too, grapes are sure
pentifull here and are very
fine.
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well keep a stiff upper lip
and take extra good care of
your selves, for if reports are
true we will be home one of
these days not far off, and
my only worry now is how
you are getting along and I
know what your worry is,
but don't worry about me
for I am getting along all
O.K. never felt better, am not
getting fat, but believe I could
over here. The weather is fine
only a shower or two since we
arrived, it is not nearly so
late for this time of year as it
is in Ohio, forest trees are
all green and show very
little signs of falling leaves.
Am getting all the fresh
figs I can eat & they are
fine too, grapes are sure
pentifull here and are very
fine.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 68)
Description
[page 68]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
letter I am not worrying
about any one walking in
on me this year.
What has become of Mae?
I might have seen some of
Franks friends in Old Ireland
had we touched there.
Well take care of your-
slves and I will do the
same and will write as often
as I can and you have
nothing else to do,
So Good bye
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Pvt. Co. A. 336 Inf.
American E. F.
Roy Moreland
2nd Lieut. U.S.A.
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 16 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
letter I am not worrying
about any one walking in
on me this year.
What has become of Mae?
I might have seen some of
Franks friends in Old Ireland
had we touched there.
Well take care of your-
slves and I will do the
same and will write as often
as I can and you have
nothing else to do,
So Good bye
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Pvt. Co. A. 336 Inf.
American E. F.
Roy Moreland
2nd Lieut. U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 69)
Description
[page 69]
[corresponds to envelope for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E. F.
Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E. F.
Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 70)
Description
[page 70]
[corresponds to page 1 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Oct. 23 '18
My Dear Father & Mother
It has been some little time
since I wrote you I have been sick
not very bad but so I could not
do much, am feeling good again
we caught an epidemic down in
southern France and put several
of us out of business.
Where we are now the guns are
rattling away nearly all the time.
It sure is a devistated country
Have not heard from you since I
was in southern France.
Have been in the service just four
months today, and tomorrow will be
the end of another year, I little
expected to spend a birthday in
Belgium. I am with another
Division now the old 84 has been
torn to pieces to fill up another
[corresponds to page 1 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Oct. 23 '18
My Dear Father & Mother
It has been some little time
since I wrote you I have been sick
not very bad but so I could not
do much, am feeling good again
we caught an epidemic down in
southern France and put several
of us out of business.
Where we are now the guns are
rattling away nearly all the time.
It sure is a devistated country
Have not heard from you since I
was in southern France.
Have been in the service just four
months today, and tomorrow will be
the end of another year, I little
expected to spend a birthday in
Belgium. I am with another
Division now the old 84 has been
torn to pieces to fill up another
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 71)
Description
[page 71]
[corresponds to page 2 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well there is so little I can
write and so much I could say
that I am not going to try
to write only so you will know
I am feeling good and ready to go
on up and get some of those
Hun's
Hope this will find you feeling
good, take care of yourselves
and I will do the best I
can
From
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Pvt - 362 Reg
Co M
[corresponds to page 2 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well there is so little I can
write and so much I could say
that I am not going to try
to write only so you will know
I am feeling good and ready to go
on up and get some of those
Hun's
Hope this will find you feeling
good, take care of yourselves
and I will do the best I
can
From
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Pvt - 362 Reg
Co M
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 72)
Description
[page 72]
[corresponds to page 3 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
P.S. Am sending you slip, good
for 3 lbs. if you send anything
send some candy some that is not
to soft so it will be sure and carry
a package or so of Prince Albert wouldent
go bad
Charlie
[corresponds to page 3 for letter 17 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
P.S. Am sending you slip, good
for 3 lbs. if you send anything
send some candy some that is not
to soft so it will be sure and carry
a package or so of Prince Albert wouldent
go bad
Charlie
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 73)
Description
C.c. Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E F
Mr & Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
O
U.S.A.
U.S. Army
American E F
Mr & Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
O
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 74)
Description
[page 74]
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Nov 5 '18
Dear Father & Mother
I am still in Belgium
the finest country I have seen
since I left U.S. it sure is
a beautiful place and dont
blame the natives for fighting
to there last man for it.
I have seen considerable of
the country it lays fine the
soil looks good and they are
not so far behind as the parts
of France I have seen
I have been at the front and
am back safe and sound
am feeling fine now, was feeling
[corresponds to page 1 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Nov 5 '18
Dear Father & Mother
I am still in Belgium
the finest country I have seen
since I left U.S. it sure is
a beautiful place and dont
blame the natives for fighting
to there last man for it.
I have seen considerable of
the country it lays fine the
soil looks good and they are
not so far behind as the parts
of France I have seen
I have been at the front and
am back safe and sound
am feeling fine now, was feeling
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 75)
Description
[page 75]
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
The situation looks very
good over here, the German
is moving back as fast as
he can, they are scared
to death of the Sammie
It is getting so dark I
can hardy see the paper
so you will now I am
feeling fine safe and
sound so do not worry
about me, am enjoying
myself as much as possible
in this beautiful country
Am billeted in an old
Dutch Mill, such as you
see pictures in Foreign
[corresponds to page 2 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
The situation looks very
good over here, the German
is moving back as fast as
he can, they are scared
to death of the Sammie
It is getting so dark I
can hardy see the paper
so you will now I am
feeling fine safe and
sound so do not worry
about me, am enjoying
myself as much as possible
in this beautiful country
Am billeted in an old
Dutch Mill, such as you
see pictures in Foreign
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 76)
Description
[page 76]
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
bad for some time, something
like the LaGrippe and it left
me weak and no apetite, but
now am eating everything in
sight and have gained my
strenght so my pack is no
heavier than usual.
By being transferred I
have not heard from you
for some time, but hope you
are feeling as good as you
were then, take good care
of your selves, that is all
you have to care for, and
one of these days before long
I am comming walking in
on you
[corresponds to page 3 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
bad for some time, something
like the LaGrippe and it left
me weak and no apetite, but
now am eating everything in
sight and have gained my
strenght so my pack is no
heavier than usual.
By being transferred I
have not heard from you
for some time, but hope you
are feeling as good as you
were then, take good care
of your selves, that is all
you have to care for, and
one of these days before long
I am comming walking in
on you
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 77)
Description
[page 77]
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
countries, it is quite a
curiosity to me
Well must quiet time
and make my bed
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
362 Inf
Co M
[illegible] Div
A. P. O. 776
Censored by
John Mud
2nd Lieut 362 d
[corresponds to page 4 of letter 18 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
countries, it is quite a
curiosity to me
Well must quiet time
and make my bed
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
362 Inf
Co M
[illegible] Div
A. P. O. 776
Censored by
John Mud
2nd Lieut 362 d
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 78)
Description
[page 78]
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
U.S. Army Soldiers Mail
American E.F.
Mr. & Mrs D.E. Bricker
censored by Galena
John Mueller Ohio
U.S.A. U.S.A.
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
U.S. Army Soldiers Mail
American E.F.
Mr. & Mrs D.E. Bricker
censored by Galena
John Mueller Ohio
U.S.A. U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 79)
Description
[page 79]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Nov 15 - 1918
Dear Father & Mother
Well I hope you feel
better now, I do, you can imagine
what we are now looking forward to
This is the first time for some time
that we have not been where we could
here the roar of the big guns, but I
guess that is a thing of the past.
I got your letters of Oct 6 & 9
hope the Spanish Influenzy is not so
bad. I learn from the other boys that
it is all over U.S. Well I know what
it is, that is what I had, a number
of the boys had it.
Am feeling fine am getting good
eats and plenty, and you bet I am
ready for every meal. I never ate so
much in my life or sleep as many
hours out of 24 as I am now, am really
getting fat, my clothes are getting to
small already
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somewhere in Belgium Nov 15 - 1918
Dear Father & Mother
Well I hope you feel
better now, I do, you can imagine
what we are now looking forward to
This is the first time for some time
that we have not been where we could
here the roar of the big guns, but I
guess that is a thing of the past.
I got your letters of Oct 6 & 9
hope the Spanish Influenzy is not so
bad. I learn from the other boys that
it is all over U.S. Well I know what
it is, that is what I had, a number
of the boys had it.
Am feeling fine am getting good
eats and plenty, and you bet I am
ready for every meal. I never ate so
much in my life or sleep as many
hours out of 24 as I am now, am really
getting fat, my clothes are getting to
small already
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 80)
Description
[page 80]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Seems to me Father must be feeling
good to carry a bag of corn from
Grangers, he should cut that out.
That picture looks very familiar
you and the old top show up good.
Tell Skinner I said Hello,
and John to hurry up that letter
you said he was writting.
Well I have no more time now
must get out for drill, well write
again in a few days.
Your son
Pvt Charles C Bricker
362 Reg
Co M
Censored by
[illegible]
1st Lieut.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 19 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Seems to me Father must be feeling
good to carry a bag of corn from
Grangers, he should cut that out.
That picture looks very familiar
you and the old top show up good.
Tell Skinner I said Hello,
and John to hurry up that letter
you said he was writting.
Well I have no more time now
must get out for drill, well write
again in a few days.
Your son
Pvt Charles C Bricker
362 Reg
Co M
Censored by
[illegible]
1st Lieut.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 81)
Description
[page 81]
[corresponds to envelope of letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mr and Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mr and Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 82)
Description
[page 82]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Flanders, Belgium
Dec. 17 1918
Dear Father & Mother.
Well this is a nice day
again a little cool but not
bad, if it don't get any colder
I will be satisfied.
Was out on a problem
yesterday in the trenches &
dugouts, sure some work
to build them, there are
miles & miles of them, built
of concrete.
What is going on at
home anaway, is everyone
going to die in six months
I could hardy believe it when
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Flanders, Belgium
Dec. 17 1918
Dear Father & Mother.
Well this is a nice day
again a little cool but not
bad, if it don't get any colder
I will be satisfied.
Was out on a problem
yesterday in the trenches &
dugouts, sure some work
to build them, there are
miles & miles of them, built
of concrete.
What is going on at
home anaway, is everyone
going to die in six months
I could hardy believe it when
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 83)
Description
[page 83]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I read of Howard Garlinghouse and
Orlie Adams being dead, I dident
suppose lightning would kill Howard
he was next to Melvin being able to
stand any thing. You never said whether
they have heard from Melvin yet.
My nitted goods came along O.K.
have worn my sweater some, some
cuss stole my helmet, the only thing
I have lost since I have been over here.
I wrote to Addie last week, so she
will have my address, you said she
wanted it. Suppose the boys that
went to camps just lately are being
discharged, that will help the labor
question in the states some, but if they
will turn the 91st loose it will help
more, Ha! What you think?
Have a little collection of Dutch
French & Belgum money for you if I
don't go broke and have to spend it
still have a twenty of old U.S. I have
held onto, so I have never been broke,
had pay day today, so am flush with
frank's. Havent found any crums
yet don't know how I have escaped
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I read of Howard Garlinghouse and
Orlie Adams being dead, I dident
suppose lightning would kill Howard
he was next to Melvin being able to
stand any thing. You never said whether
they have heard from Melvin yet.
My nitted goods came along O.K.
have worn my sweater some, some
cuss stole my helmet, the only thing
I have lost since I have been over here.
I wrote to Addie last week, so she
will have my address, you said she
wanted it. Suppose the boys that
went to camps just lately are being
discharged, that will help the labor
question in the states some, but if they
will turn the 91st loose it will help
more, Ha! What you think?
Have a little collection of Dutch
French & Belgum money for you if I
don't go broke and have to spend it
still have a twenty of old U.S. I have
held onto, so I have never been broke,
had pay day today, so am flush with
frank's. Havent found any crums
yet don't know how I have escaped
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 84)
Description
[page 84]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
this long, for nearly all the
boy's have them.
Am still feeling as good
as can be, my belt will
soon be to short.
Am sending you picture of
some of the boys for for I will
loose it, we had intended to
have a picture taken of all
of us, but haven't succeded
yet, would sure like to have
one of the barick.
Hope this will find you
feeling as well as ever.
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Co M.
Censored by 362 Inf.
John Muller A.P.O. 776
1st Lt A.S.F.
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 20 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
this long, for nearly all the
boy's have them.
Am still feeling as good
as can be, my belt will
soon be to short.
Am sending you picture of
some of the boys for for I will
loose it, we had intended to
have a picture taken of all
of us, but haven't succeded
yet, would sure like to have
one of the barick.
Hope this will find you
feeling as well as ever.
Your son
Charlie C. Bricker
Co M.
Censored by 362 Inf.
John Muller A.P.O. 776
1st Lt A.S.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 85)
Description
[page 85]
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt Charlie C Bricker Soldiers Mail
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 86)
Description
[page 86]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written upside down at top of page 1]
Got a few crawlers to trap
tonight got about rid of them
LaFerda Benard France 1/12 '19
Dear Mother -
Well this is Sunday
again and am feeling fine and
dandy. My pardner and I
have been out for a walk
looking for a horse farm, we
came to one place and an
old Frenchman thought we
wanted to buy horses so he
showed us all he had, and
we had an awful time getting
away from him, couldent make
him understand
Have made quite a move
since I last wrote on New Years
day we moved out of Belgium
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written upside down at top of page 1]
Got a few crawlers to trap
tonight got about rid of them
LaFerda Benard France 1/12 '19
Dear Mother -
Well this is Sunday
again and am feeling fine and
dandy. My pardner and I
have been out for a walk
looking for a horse farm, we
came to one place and an
old Frenchman thought we
wanted to buy horses so he
showed us all he had, and
we had an awful time getting
away from him, couldent make
him understand
Have made quite a move
since I last wrote on New Years
day we moved out of Belgium
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 87)
Description
[page 87]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
into France, was on the train
for two days and nights, then
hiked out from LaFerda Benard
about 25K that was on Friday
on last Tuesday we came back
in trucks to attend snipers
school, it will last about two
weeks longer, I hope by that
time we will be moving
towards "The Garden of the
World" (U.S.)
Am glad you both are
feeling fine, take good care of
yourselves for it wont be very
long till we will be homeward
bound. I have got all the papers
and letters you sent O.K. I am
back for about two weeks, on
account of our moving, but one
of the boys went out the Co.
today to get the mail.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
into France, was on the train
for two days and nights, then
hiked out from LaFerda Benard
about 25K that was on Friday
on last Tuesday we came back
in trucks to attend snipers
school, it will last about two
weeks longer, I hope by that
time we will be moving
towards "The Garden of the
World" (U.S.)
Am glad you both are
feeling fine, take good care of
yourselves for it wont be very
long till we will be homeward
bound. I have got all the papers
and letters you sent O.K. I am
back for about two weeks, on
account of our moving, but one
of the boys went out the Co.
today to get the mail.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 88)
Description
[page 88]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
The last letters from you were
Dec 1st & 10th but no doubt there
are a lot of letters out at the
Co's for us and we will get
them tonight. You spoke
of the flu raging again, it is
all over U.S. from letters other
fellows get, we have had no
cases that I have heard of,
in fact no disease of any kind
What is this water tower
you are writing about? I suppose
it is a R.R. tower, they must
be building it on our place
there is no room on the R.R.
ground's
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
The last letters from you were
Dec 1st & 10th but no doubt there
are a lot of letters out at the
Co's for us and we will get
them tonight. You spoke
of the flu raging again, it is
all over U.S. from letters other
fellows get, we have had no
cases that I have heard of,
in fact no disease of any kind
What is this water tower
you are writing about? I suppose
it is a R.R. tower, they must
be building it on our place
there is no room on the R.R.
ground's
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 89)
Description
[page 89]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
You are right about the old
snags. I still have them, and
that is not all, I am going to
bring them home, that is, what
I havent broken out eating
hard tack, (every one else being
willing) Got your Xmas
box on the 27th O.K. the box
Doris sent beat yours two or
three days. dont send me
any more tobacco am getting
plenty now, all I can burn
and carry. How are you
getting along with collections
give them h _ _ _, for the chance
will soon be over, they will
think I can get out and
work for it, but that is where
they will be fooled, for work
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
You are right about the old
snags. I still have them, and
that is not all, I am going to
bring them home, that is, what
I havent broken out eating
hard tack, (every one else being
willing) Got your Xmas
box on the 27th O.K. the box
Doris sent beat yours two or
three days. dont send me
any more tobacco am getting
plenty now, all I can burn
and carry. How are you
getting along with collections
give them h _ _ _, for the chance
will soon be over, they will
think I can get out and
work for it, but that is where
they will be fooled, for work
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 90)
Description
[page 90]
[corresponds to page 5 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
and I will not be pardners
for a time at least when
I get home, and it take
cash to buy gasoline & tires
and I sure am go to use
some. Well had to stop and
eat dinner, very good too.
We get lectures every forenoon
and some practical work in
afternoon only 30 min a day of
squad east & west that is what
sounds good, Am going down
to Red Cross this afternoon and
get some magazines to read. I
havent read for so long a time
I dont know as I can
[corresponds to page 5 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
and I will not be pardners
for a time at least when
I get home, and it take
cash to buy gasoline & tires
and I sure am go to use
some. Well had to stop and
eat dinner, very good too.
We get lectures every forenoon
and some practical work in
afternoon only 30 min a day of
squad east & west that is what
sounds good, Am going down
to Red Cross this afternoon and
get some magazines to read. I
havent read for so long a time
I dont know as I can
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 91)
Description
[page 91]
[corresponds to page 6 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well I got a letter from you
and a paper but was
disappointed for it was
written Nov 24 and was a
little stale, but looked good
at that, I think they are
holding our mail for anothor
move. Was out to one of
the fine horse farms of
France this afternoon, they
had some very fine ones
I must close for this
time will try and not put
off writing so long next time
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M
362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
Wm N. Hutchison
1st Lieut
[corresponds to page 6 of Letter 21 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well I got a letter from you
and a paper but was
disappointed for it was
written Nov 24 and was a
little stale, but looked good
at that, I think they are
holding our mail for anothor
move. Was out to one of
the fine horse farms of
France this afternoon, they
had some very fine ones
I must close for this
time will try and not put
off writing so long next time
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M
362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
Wm N. Hutchison
1st Lieut
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 92)
Description
[page 92]
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
[corresponds to Envelope of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 93)
Description
[page 93]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O
Jan. 5, 1919
My dear Charlie:
This is the first letter I
have written you this year
and hope you will receive it
before next year.
I received your letter
written Dec. 11 containing the
Souvernir de France and, believe
me, I was some tickled to
get it. It was the best Christmas
present I received. Ethel and
your Mother received their
letters the same day, Jan. 3.
Ralph Linnabary was
discharged this week and is home
They have never heard from
Walter since he landed.
Yesterday was the coldest
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O
Jan. 5, 1919
My dear Charlie:
This is the first letter I
have written you this year
and hope you will receive it
before next year.
I received your letter
written Dec. 11 containing the
Souvernir de France and, believe
me, I was some tickled to
get it. It was the best Christmas
present I received. Ethel and
your Mother received their
letters the same day, Jan. 3.
Ralph Linnabary was
discharged this week and is home
They have never heard from
Walter since he landed.
Yesterday was the coldest
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 94)
Description
[page 94]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
morning. He had not been well
for some time and he had
brooded over the death of Quentin.
There surely has been a lot of
deaths since you went away.
We commenced invoicing
at the store to-day. It will be
some job but I rather like it,
all but the small articles. Things
sure do count up now.
I still hear quite a bit of
complaint about Coons but Harry
seems to like him and stays
with him. His calendars this
year are large hand painted
ones costing $1.50 apiece which
he gave to the business places
and of course you know that
doesn't suit the customers.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
morning. He had not been well
for some time and he had
brooded over the death of Quentin.
There surely has been a lot of
deaths since you went away.
We commenced invoicing
at the store to-day. It will be
some job but I rather like it,
all but the small articles. Things
sure do count up now.
I still hear quite a bit of
complaint about Coons but Harry
seems to like him and stays
with him. His calendars this
year are large hand painted
ones costing $1.50 apiece which
he gave to the business places
and of course you know that
doesn't suit the customers.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 95)
Description
[page 95]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
day we have had, 10° above zero
in the morning but no snow
and dusty. It is a beautiful day
to-day.
Lester Hancock and Grant Plumb
are in Fiurne, Austria.
Old Mr. Sanford was killed
by the south bound morning
passenger train Monday. He
was walking up to Sunbury
and saw the train coming,
when it was even with him he
stepped in front of it cutting
his head off and throwing his
body on the bank. His funeral
was in Sunbury at Kettle's
Monday.
My letters are usually postponed
waiting for something interesting
to happen but that never comes.
Theodore Roosevelt died this
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
day we have had, 10° above zero
in the morning but no snow
and dusty. It is a beautiful day
to-day.
Lester Hancock and Grant Plumb
are in Fiurne, Austria.
Old Mr. Sanford was killed
by the south bound morning
passenger train Monday. He
was walking up to Sunbury
and saw the train coming,
when it was even with him he
stepped in front of it cutting
his head off and throwing his
body on the bank. His funeral
was in Sunbury at Kettle's
Monday.
My letters are usually postponed
waiting for something interesting
to happen but that never comes.
Theodore Roosevelt died this
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 96)
Description
[page 96]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I see by the papers that you
are liable to come home before
long but do not know whether
to believe it or not for it may be
contradicted in a day or so.
Your folks are all right Cyrus
was doing some work for your
mother to-day.
Lee Fontanell and Luther Johnson
got mad at the school board and quit
hauling the children. Charlie Gore and
Ott Searles took their places. They
were mad because they didn't
draw their pay while the school
was closed because of the "flu"
and the teachers drew their salary.
It is getting late so shall close
and write later.
Your old friend,
Doris
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 22 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I see by the papers that you
are liable to come home before
long but do not know whether
to believe it or not for it may be
contradicted in a day or so.
Your folks are all right Cyrus
was doing some work for your
mother to-day.
Lee Fontanell and Luther Johnson
got mad at the school board and quit
hauling the children. Charlie Gore and
Ott Searles took their places. They
were mad because they didn't
draw their pay while the school
was closed because of the "flu"
and the teachers drew their salary.
It is getting late so shall close
and write later.
Your old friend,
Doris
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 97)
Description
[page 97]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
From
Mrs V. Hancock
Galena, Ohio
Mr. Charles C. Bricker
Co M. 362 Infantry.
American Exp. Forces.
A.P.O. 776
91st Div.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
From
Mrs V. Hancock
Galena, Ohio
Mr. Charles C. Bricker
Co M. 362 Infantry.
American Exp. Forces.
A.P.O. 776
91st Div.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 98)
Description
[page 98]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O
Jan 5 - 19
Hello, Chas
How are you this fine
Sunday evening the sun has
shown here about all day and
I hope it is the same over there
well I was just over home and
your mother has seen in the
paper where the 91st has been
ordered home and she said she
was relieved now and was
going to take a rest and your
Father said he was keeping
the flys off of her and went
to sleep on the job.
Well I am still at the Jews
but my hair is still as it
always was as far as I can
see for I dont like it well
enough to think of trying to
be like them I am still
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O
Jan 5 - 19
Hello, Chas
How are you this fine
Sunday evening the sun has
shown here about all day and
I hope it is the same over there
well I was just over home and
your mother has seen in the
paper where the 91st has been
ordered home and she said she
was relieved now and was
going to take a rest and your
Father said he was keeping
the flys off of her and went
to sleep on the job.
Well I am still at the Jews
but my hair is still as it
always was as far as I can
see for I dont like it well
enough to think of trying to
be like them I am still
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 99)
Description
[page 99]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
waiting for you to come home again
and see if we can get together again
just between you and I it is not
a very good place to work for the
way they run business dosent look
good to and yet they seem to make
money at it they are having a big
sale now and some things are
very good price they are selling
overalls at 1.45 Red & Blue Hand 9 &
10% off on all shoes and about five $5.00
off on a suit of clothes that are very
good deals if they will only pick them
up groceries are 5% off excep soap
and all laundry soaps are Six 6
the most of the soaps now cost 6.90
but the most of these cost less than
Six but one or two cost kinds cost 6.35
but they ask enough on some other
things to make up for it the coffee
that is now selling for 25 cost 15
and one that sells for 35 cost 21
and then they mix them half and
half and sell that for 30 and
then you can get goods cheaper
there than other places how does
it sound to you they do not sell
package coffee now at all. U.R. costs
about 32¢ now and others at about
the same. they sure have advanced
some of the F.W. Co. at Cleveland has
limited each customer to bag of bulk
or one hundred pounds of package coffee
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
waiting for you to come home again
and see if we can get together again
just between you and I it is not
a very good place to work for the
way they run business dosent look
good to and yet they seem to make
money at it they are having a big
sale now and some things are
very good price they are selling
overalls at 1.45 Red & Blue Hand 9 &
10% off on all shoes and about five $5.00
off on a suit of clothes that are very
good deals if they will only pick them
up groceries are 5% off excep soap
and all laundry soaps are Six 6
the most of the soaps now cost 6.90
but the most of these cost less than
Six but one or two cost kinds cost 6.35
but they ask enough on some other
things to make up for it the coffee
that is now selling for 25 cost 15
and one that sells for 35 cost 21
and then they mix them half and
half and sell that for 30 and
then you can get goods cheaper
there than other places how does
it sound to you they do not sell
package coffee now at all. U.R. costs
about 32¢ now and others at about
the same. they sure have advanced
some of the F.W. Co. at Cleveland has
limited each customer to bag of bulk
or one hundred pounds of package coffee
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 100)
Description
[page 100]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well you wanted to know how our old
friend Coons was getting along I dont
know very much about him for I have
not been in there for some time but I
suppose you heard he is running the
truck him self and Harry and Henry
Lee wife is working for him I dont know
about his wife as she works in the store
or not I hear several say that they do
not like him very well for he has very
little to say to any body.
I seen Patterson and he said to tell you
that there was no body that wanted to
see you get back more than he did.
Havent seen Ed Young for a long time
but see Fribley about every time he comes
he is not doing much business with
J.N.C said it was a H --- of a place and
did not care much about calling on him.
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Well you wanted to know how our old
friend Coons was getting along I dont
know very much about him for I have
not been in there for some time but I
suppose you heard he is running the
truck him self and Harry and Henry
Lee wife is working for him I dont know
about his wife as she works in the store
or not I hear several say that they do
not like him very well for he has very
little to say to any body.
I seen Patterson and he said to tell you
that there was no body that wanted to
see you get back more than he did.
Havent seen Ed Young for a long time
but see Fribley about every time he comes
he is not doing much business with
J.N.C said it was a H --- of a place and
did not care much about calling on him.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 101)
Description
[page 101]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
after suppper, I had lrd milk and ribs
do you get very much milk and such stuff
as that over there if they work the cows
I wouldent think they would give very
much. Hobert Grey has been home from
France but has gone some place now but
dont know where I dont think he was
discharged he was wounded in the arm
On Christmas night I was coming home
we had been up to Ethels Folks for dinner
and at the end of School yard I went
to turn up this way and he and two other
boys was coming down behind me and tried
to pass on the R. side and say what they
did for me was a plenty there wheel hit
my Running Board about even with the back
door and stopped just back of my front
wheel tore it all to pieces had to
have a new R Board and fenders
and a few weeks ago I hit a milk truck
bent my Front wheel and bursted my
Radiator to pieces talk about good luck
that sure has been hasent it and I was
not drunk at the time but the Grey boys
tried to pass on the wrong side and I turned
that way and he could not stop
Clarence told me to put his name on
here so you could see it said to tell you
he went to school and Sunday school and
could read out of his book pretty well
got a basket ball shot gun watch and
a tie for Xmas Joe W. gave us $5.00
gold piece.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
after suppper, I had lrd milk and ribs
do you get very much milk and such stuff
as that over there if they work the cows
I wouldent think they would give very
much. Hobert Grey has been home from
France but has gone some place now but
dont know where I dont think he was
discharged he was wounded in the arm
On Christmas night I was coming home
we had been up to Ethels Folks for dinner
and at the end of School yard I went
to turn up this way and he and two other
boys was coming down behind me and tried
to pass on the R. side and say what they
did for me was a plenty there wheel hit
my Running Board about even with the back
door and stopped just back of my front
wheel tore it all to pieces had to
have a new R Board and fenders
and a few weeks ago I hit a milk truck
bent my Front wheel and bursted my
Radiator to pieces talk about good luck
that sure has been hasent it and I was
not drunk at the time but the Grey boys
tried to pass on the wrong side and I turned
that way and he could not stop
Clarence told me to put his name on
here so you could see it said to tell you
he went to school and Sunday school and
could read out of his book pretty well
got a basket ball shot gun watch and
a tie for Xmas Joe W. gave us $5.00
gold piece.
Title
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Description
[page 102]
[corresponds to page 5 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
well will close for this time and hope
to see you home in a short time but
answer soon if you get this letter yours
as ever
John V. Hancock
Galena
Ohio
123456789 10
Hello Charley this is Skinner
how are you I am feeling fine
come home soon
Good bye Skinner
[corresponds to page 5 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
well will close for this time and hope
to see you home in a short time but
answer soon if you get this letter yours
as ever
John V. Hancock
Galena
Ohio
123456789 10
Hello Charley this is Skinner
how are you I am feeling fine
come home soon
Good bye Skinner
Title
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Description
[page 103]
[corresponds to page 6 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Hello Charlie: How are you and what are you
doing this Monday morn? It is trying to
snow here begin to seem like winter.
We rec'd your letter last Thurs. sure did enjoy
reading it. Haven't you ever got any of Jno's
letters. I expect there is lots of mail lost.
Arthur's got your letter Sat. (Jan 4) which you
had written 15th of Dec. that sure come across
quick.
Well Charlie we were down to Franks New Years
for supper and after supper we had a game of
rook Frank and I were the best players. Haven't been
to a rook gathering for nearly 2 mo. and that was
at Dorris's house. Budd was my pard (as he call it
and was a little top heavy as he had been to the city that
day but never the less we got 3 out of 5 played with
John and Mrs. Budd. I guess they that live one the
square play real often. Frank said the other
night when you got home we sure would
haft to have a big blow out. Think what is
coming and hurry home.
Ethel
[corresponds to page 6 of Letter 23 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Hello Charlie: How are you and what are you
doing this Monday morn? It is trying to
snow here begin to seem like winter.
We rec'd your letter last Thurs. sure did enjoy
reading it. Haven't you ever got any of Jno's
letters. I expect there is lots of mail lost.
Arthur's got your letter Sat. (Jan 4) which you
had written 15th of Dec. that sure come across
quick.
Well Charlie we were down to Franks New Years
for supper and after supper we had a game of
rook Frank and I were the best players. Haven't been
to a rook gathering for nearly 2 mo. and that was
at Dorris's house. Budd was my pard (as he call it
and was a little top heavy as he had been to the city that
day but never the less we got 3 out of 5 played with
John and Mrs. Budd. I guess they that live one the
square play real often. Frank said the other
night when you got home we sure would
haft to have a big blow out. Think what is
coming and hurry home.
Ethel
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 104)
Description
A.M. EX. F. Soldiers Mail
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
A. E. F.
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
A. E. F.
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 105)
Description
[page 105]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O. 776
DATE Jan 18 - 1919
Nance, France.
Dear Mother -
Well mother
am back from college. we are
all feeling fine, got two letters
from you last night the latest
Dec 30, that is making good
time. We are all just
waiting for orders to roll Jacks
and start back to U.S. don't
know how soon such orders will
come. Sorry to hear of Dug
Black's death, had a long talk
with him & his wife last trip
I made on the truck, but it
dont take long for a fellow to
die. Things sure must be
slow in the states, from what
you say of Xmas business
may be a good thing I got out
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O. 776
DATE Jan 18 - 1919
Nance, France.
Dear Mother -
Well mother
am back from college. we are
all feeling fine, got two letters
from you last night the latest
Dec 30, that is making good
time. We are all just
waiting for orders to roll Jacks
and start back to U.S. don't
know how soon such orders will
come. Sorry to hear of Dug
Black's death, had a long talk
with him & his wife last trip
I made on the truck, but it
dont take long for a fellow to
die. Things sure must be
slow in the states, from what
you say of Xmas business
may be a good thing I got out
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 106)
Description
[page 106]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O.
2
Date
when I did. Keep close to
Platt and get all you can
out of him. How about
G.C. Bennett? it might be
a good policy to keep an eye
on him, keep after all of three
and give them ----.
Was glad to hear they had
heard from the other boys
over here, and all were O.K.
Had a real IRISH letter
from a real irish friend, and
you bet I enjoy a letter from
the Mc family, I feel when
I read it, just like I was
sitting on there back porch
and it makes a fellow feel
better, to think he has some
real friends at home, and I
sure feel that way towards them
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O.
2
Date
when I did. Keep close to
Platt and get all you can
out of him. How about
G.C. Bennett? it might be
a good policy to keep an eye
on him, keep after all of three
and give them ----.
Was glad to hear they had
heard from the other boys
over here, and all were O.K.
Had a real IRISH letter
from a real irish friend, and
you bet I enjoy a letter from
the Mc family, I feel when
I read it, just like I was
sitting on there back porch
and it makes a fellow feel
better, to think he has some
real friends at home, and I
sure feel that way towards them
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 107)
Description
[page 107]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O.
3
Date
We have quite a good time
our bunch are a jolly crowd
and darn good fellows.
You, perhaps have already
got the picture of the fellows
that is the four or five, I for
got to mark them, so you
would know who they were
but I can tell you when I
get home, we have never had
had the picture of all, taken.
Remember me to Jno, Ethel
& Clarence, will write them soon
as I can
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
C. M 362 Inf
APO 776
Censored by
1st Lieut.
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 24 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
A.P.O.
3
Date
We have quite a good time
our bunch are a jolly crowd
and darn good fellows.
You, perhaps have already
got the picture of the fellows
that is the four or five, I for
got to mark them, so you
would know who they were
but I can tell you when I
get home, we have never had
had the picture of all, taken.
Remember me to Jno, Ethel
& Clarence, will write them soon
as I can
Your son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
C. M 362 Inf
APO 776
Censored by
1st Lieut.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 108)
Description
[page 108]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AM. EX. F. Soldiers Mail
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
Mr and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AM. EX. F. Soldiers Mail
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
Mr and Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
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Description
[page 109]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
St Vincent, France
Jan 29 - 1919
Dear Father and Mother
Well I am still here and
have no idea when we will start
for home but from rumors, well
be far on our way by time you
get this, hope so at least
Got your letter, saying you
received your Xmas remembrance
so did Doris, wish I could bring
you something but have nearly
all I can carry as it is, have
a few souvenirs that came from
the front. Was on parade
Monday before Gen Pershing, he sure
is some military man, had a
good view of him to.
Am sending you a card
am marking hotel, we were over to
this place last Wed. and had our
dinners, there was only 8 of us
had 53 eggs, beef, pota, brd & jam
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
St Vincent, France
Jan 29 - 1919
Dear Father and Mother
Well I am still here and
have no idea when we will start
for home but from rumors, well
be far on our way by time you
get this, hope so at least
Got your letter, saying you
received your Xmas remembrance
so did Doris, wish I could bring
you something but have nearly
all I can carry as it is, have
a few souvenirs that came from
the front. Was on parade
Monday before Gen Pershing, he sure
is some military man, had a
good view of him to.
Am sending you a card
am marking hotel, we were over to
this place last Wed. and had our
dinners, there was only 8 of us
had 53 eggs, beef, pota, brd & jam
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 110)
Description
[page 110]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
now wasent that some feed. Guess winter
has just set in here it has snowed for
two or three days, just a nice little skiff.
we are in an old barn, have a fire in our
old kittle every thing is as cozy as can be
all crowd the fire so there is no waste
heat, am writing this by the kettle on my
knee, so may be it well be hard to read
Had a good long letter from Jno
Ethel & Skinner, have read ^ it till I nearly
wore it out. Am feeling fine, eating three
meals a day when I get up in time, but
missed breakfast this morning, because
I slept to long, dont you do anything
you never say a word about what is
being did, what did you do with Levi
DeWitt, buy him out and we will do some
farming this summer.
I think Reed is barking up the wrong
tree when he thinks he will sell me
the hardware store, must have one
better than that or not at all, I sure
am up against it to know what to do
when I do get home, but I should worry
something will turn up.
How is Mrs Hyde? I think of her
often, and then look up my collection of
pictures, have quite a collection, where are
those you said were comming? I got two
not long ago of three old girls I used to
know in the states Ha! Recieved letter
from Jap & Daisy, tell her I am going to
expect that spring chicken. Did you
get any money out of Bert Shaw? I would
go easy, for he has been on the square
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
now wasent that some feed. Guess winter
has just set in here it has snowed for
two or three days, just a nice little skiff.
we are in an old barn, have a fire in our
old kittle every thing is as cozy as can be
all crowd the fire so there is no waste
heat, am writing this by the kettle on my
knee, so may be it well be hard to read
Had a good long letter from Jno
Ethel & Skinner, have read ^ it till I nearly
wore it out. Am feeling fine, eating three
meals a day when I get up in time, but
missed breakfast this morning, because
I slept to long, dont you do anything
you never say a word about what is
being did, what did you do with Levi
DeWitt, buy him out and we will do some
farming this summer.
I think Reed is barking up the wrong
tree when he thinks he will sell me
the hardware store, must have one
better than that or not at all, I sure
am up against it to know what to do
when I do get home, but I should worry
something will turn up.
How is Mrs Hyde? I think of her
often, and then look up my collection of
pictures, have quite a collection, where are
those you said were comming? I got two
not long ago of three old girls I used to
know in the states Ha! Recieved letter
from Jap & Daisy, tell her I am going to
expect that spring chicken. Did you
get any money out of Bert Shaw? I would
go easy, for he has been on the square
Title
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Description
[page 111]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
with me, he paid me once for
waiting on him. Remember me to
Sarah Johnson & Herbert. I
have thought I would write
to them but it seems I can't
get around to it.
Well mother dont worry
one minute about me, take
care of yourselves, and take
good care, I am just feeling
fine and can take care of
myself, hope it wont be long
till I see you.
Your Son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M. 362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
1st Lieut
AR Briggs USA
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 25 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
with me, he paid me once for
waiting on him. Remember me to
Sarah Johnson & Herbert. I
have thought I would write
to them but it seems I can't
get around to it.
Well mother dont worry
one minute about me, take
care of yourselves, and take
good care, I am just feeling
fine and can take care of
myself, hope it wont be long
till I see you.
Your Son
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M. 362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
1st Lieut
AR Briggs USA
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 112)
Description
[page 112]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 113)
Description
[page 113]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
Feb 22 1919
St. Vincent des Pres. France.
Dear Mother -
Got two letters
from you last night dated
Jan. 27 and continued for some
10 days and another of Feb 5th
not continued. Tell Leta Likes
I sure did apreciate those
pictures, they sure are fine of
all three of the subjects.
Harry, Skinner & Buttons
This ^is a holiday in the
army, there is to be nothing
did today, except that which
can not be helped, no formations
of any kind.
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
Feb 22 1919
St. Vincent des Pres. France.
Dear Mother -
Got two letters
from you last night dated
Jan. 27 and continued for some
10 days and another of Feb 5th
not continued. Tell Leta Likes
I sure did apreciate those
pictures, they sure are fine of
all three of the subjects.
Harry, Skinner & Buttons
This ^is a holiday in the
army, there is to be nothing
did today, except that which
can not be helped, no formations
of any kind.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 114)
Description
[page 114]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
am glad to hear father is
feeling fine, hope the weather
continues good, and if he will
take care of himself there is
no reason why he can not
continue to feel good.
We are having some
of the worst weather, it rains
all the time, night & day, you
talk of "Sunny France" but you
have to show me. I havent
seen much of the Sunny part
part of the country.
You wanted souveniers,
well I have a few and they
are the real thing, if I can
get them home.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
am glad to hear father is
feeling fine, hope the weather
continues good, and if he will
take care of himself there is
no reason why he can not
continue to feel good.
We are having some
of the worst weather, it rains
all the time, night & day, you
talk of "Sunny France" but you
have to show me. I havent
seen much of the Sunny part
part of the country.
You wanted souveniers,
well I have a few and they
are the real thing, if I can
get them home.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 115)
Description
[page 115]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
We have about enough
to carry without adding very
much in the way of souvenirs
Am going to send you a little
poem of a souvenir I am
going to bring home for you
it wont be very much, but
but [crossed out] it is none less than
I took away. I will write
you again a few days, you
can look for us back in the
States in March 1919.
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M 362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
UR Briggs
1st Lieut USA
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 26 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
We have about enough
to carry without adding very
much in the way of souvenirs
Am going to send you a little
poem of a souvenir I am
going to bring home for you
it wont be very much, but
but [crossed out] it is none less than
I took away. I will write
you again a few days, you
can look for us back in the
States in March 1919.
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co M 362 Inf
A.P.O. 776
Censored by
UR Briggs
1st Lieut USA
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 116)
Description
[page 116]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 117)
Description
[page 117]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, Ohio
Feb. 23, 1919.
My dear Charlie:
Another Sunday evening
and I have again been entertained
by Gladys Utley. We will be so
near alike that I suspect you
can not tell us apart when you
come home. She received a
letter from Wilson yesterday
containing some pictures and of
course she wanted to show them
He expected to be on his way home
by the time his letter reached here.
Rev. Morris is going to take
a vacation for a month or so
to rest his throat. He has paralysis
of the vocal cords. He cannot talk
above a whisper to-day. Rev.
Williams from Sunbury took
his place today. A discharged
Chaplain will fill his place
while he is gone. It seems there
has been something to put him
back ever since he has been here.
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, Ohio
Feb. 23, 1919.
My dear Charlie:
Another Sunday evening
and I have again been entertained
by Gladys Utley. We will be so
near alike that I suspect you
can not tell us apart when you
come home. She received a
letter from Wilson yesterday
containing some pictures and of
course she wanted to show them
He expected to be on his way home
by the time his letter reached here.
Rev. Morris is going to take
a vacation for a month or so
to rest his throat. He has paralysis
of the vocal cords. He cannot talk
above a whisper to-day. Rev.
Williams from Sunbury took
his place today. A discharged
Chaplain will fill his place
while he is gone. It seems there
has been something to put him
back ever since he has been here.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 118)
Description
[page 118]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somebody tried to get into Coons
store last night. This morning a
ladder was at the back window
next to Dustins and the window
was about half raised but nothing
was taken. They must have been
scared away.
If you were home you would
have some new neighbors. Gene
Bostons have moved in the
Weeks property and D.M. Higgins
has bought the Baker place. That
boy will take anything within
his reach. John Ginn rented
the place first and Baker backed
up on him. Baughman's are
going to move in the Harrison
Johnson property.
John Hancock traded his old
flivver for a new one.
Your folks received a letter
the other day saying you thought
you would be on your way home
before it reached there so you may
never get this but thought I would
write fearing you might be mistaken.
French Walker is in the
hospital at Camp Sherman. He
is paralyzed in one side and can
hardly walk. He thinks he may
have to stay there a year before
he will be able to go home.
The Weiser boy came home
last week feeling fine also Dean
Tippy is home.
Henry Lee is here today but
think only on a furlough.
Hiram Van Fleet is very sick.
He is at Ed Coles, is worse to-day
for his heart is so bad. This
probably will be his last sickness.
There is sure to be one person
alive when you come home and
that is Mary Lawson. She is
just the same as she has been
for the last few years.
Tuesday,
I have been waiting for some
more news or a letter but shall
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Somebody tried to get into Coons
store last night. This morning a
ladder was at the back window
next to Dustins and the window
was about half raised but nothing
was taken. They must have been
scared away.
If you were home you would
have some new neighbors. Gene
Bostons have moved in the
Weeks property and D.M. Higgins
has bought the Baker place. That
boy will take anything within
his reach. John Ginn rented
the place first and Baker backed
up on him. Baughman's are
going to move in the Harrison
Johnson property.
John Hancock traded his old
flivver for a new one.
Your folks received a letter
the other day saying you thought
you would be on your way home
before it reached there so you may
never get this but thought I would
write fearing you might be mistaken.
French Walker is in the
hospital at Camp Sherman. He
is paralyzed in one side and can
hardly walk. He thinks he may
have to stay there a year before
he will be able to go home.
The Weiser boy came home
last week feeling fine also Dean
Tippy is home.
Henry Lee is here today but
think only on a furlough.
Hiram Van Fleet is very sick.
He is at Ed Coles, is worse to-day
for his heart is so bad. This
probably will be his last sickness.
There is sure to be one person
alive when you come home and
that is Mary Lawson. She is
just the same as she has been
for the last few years.
Tuesday,
I have been waiting for some
more news or a letter but shall
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 119)
Description
[page 119]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
try to finish this epistle to-day
Your mother just called
and said that Bessie Ferris Jennings
died with the "flu" and Dan is
very low. It surely is too bad for
they had just gotten settled.
Your friend Eva Smothers
was just in and said Kelley
Farman deserted the army about
six months ago, stole three
hundred dollars and escaped to
Mexico. Some record.
will close for this time
looking for a letter or yourself but
I prefer the latter.
Your Friend
Doris
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 27 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
try to finish this epistle to-day
Your mother just called
and said that Bessie Ferris Jennings
died with the "flu" and Dan is
very low. It surely is too bad for
they had just gotten settled.
Your friend Eva Smothers
was just in and said Kelley
Farman deserted the army about
six months ago, stole three
hundred dollars and escaped to
Mexico. Some record.
will close for this time
looking for a letter or yourself but
I prefer the latter.
Your Friend
Doris
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 120)
Description
[page 120]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 28 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena, Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division
Co. M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. #776,
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 28 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena, Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division
Co. M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. #776,
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 121)
Description
[page 121]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 28 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written at top of page upside down]
You dont say whether you get
the papers or not another wedding
Glen Clapham & Lelia McElwee
Galena, Oh. Jan. 5 1919.
Dear Son
I want to thank you for your
remembrance of me in two ways
where it came from and the one
it came from. I was disapointed
as there was no letter but I read
all the others but George Armstrongs
Abbie sent word for one to come
in and read that. Nellie called one
last night she was so pleased said
she would answer it right away.
Johnie is at the barn pumping up
his tires we have our new tags it
is 34015 maroon color with white
figures, we havent them on yet
we have been having some cold
over
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 28 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written at top of page upside down]
You dont say whether you get
the papers or not another wedding
Glen Clapham & Lelia McElwee
Galena, Oh. Jan. 5 1919.
Dear Son
I want to thank you for your
remembrance of me in two ways
where it came from and the one
it came from. I was disapointed
as there was no letter but I read
all the others but George Armstrongs
Abbie sent word for one to come
in and read that. Nellie called one
last night she was so pleased said
she would answer it right away.
Johnie is at the barn pumping up
his tires we have our new tags it
is 34015 maroon color with white
figures, we havent them on yet
we have been having some cold
over
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 122)
Description
[page 122]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
weather for a few days it is warmer
this afternoon the sun is shining
papa has had to stay pretty close
he would go down town once
a day and then he would stay by
the fire. Frances Van Kirk was here
Friday night all night she goes back
Wednesday it sure takes some money
to keep her going but it can last
long at this rate she says when
the money is all gone "Dad can take
care of me" Harry wants to be Colonel
before he comes back. Allie Willis &
her mother called on us last week
and asked about you Frank B. is
lecturing gone all the time she
said. she feel the defeat worse than
he. Carrie Slack is here I mean
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
weather for a few days it is warmer
this afternoon the sun is shining
papa has had to stay pretty close
he would go down town once
a day and then he would stay by
the fire. Frances Van Kirk was here
Friday night all night she goes back
Wednesday it sure takes some money
to keep her going but it can last
long at this rate she says when
the money is all gone "Dad can take
care of me" Harry wants to be Colonel
before he comes back. Allie Willis &
her mother called on us last week
and asked about you Frank B. is
lecturing gone all the time she
said. she feel the defeat worse than
he. Carrie Slack is here I mean
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 123)
Description
[page 123]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
here he comes he is nice but
awful bad he and Ethel are going
to Columbus Tomorrow to be gone
two days. Clarence caused a hault
and in the mean time we got a
letter from you dated Feb 5th
papa said he thought Doris got
one. the papers state the 91st
is to come home in March. hope
you can go to Spain if you cant
come home, but you will half to
cut expenses on eggs & sausage
I suppose you have gotten so you
can look a potatoe in the eye
you use to tell me you couldnt
About the collections they all
stopped when the Armistice was
signed Cupp was going after
them but he is acting Prosecutor
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
here he comes he is nice but
awful bad he and Ethel are going
to Columbus Tomorrow to be gone
two days. Clarence caused a hault
and in the mean time we got a
letter from you dated Feb 5th
papa said he thought Doris got
one. the papers state the 91st
is to come home in March. hope
you can go to Spain if you cant
come home, but you will half to
cut expenses on eggs & sausage
I suppose you have gotten so you
can look a potatoe in the eye
you use to tell me you couldnt
About the collections they all
stopped when the Armistice was
signed Cupp was going after
them but he is acting Prosecutor
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 124)
Description
[page 124]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written at top of page upside down]
Walter Grove is dead poor fellow
he had an awful time to live. Glen
Starks have a girl, and there is a young
Whitney Bill says they will have a
ball team of his own soon
Snyder isnt out of the service
yet they dont pay any attention
to my writing and papa duns
think when he see one, Goreys has
gone to Col. Did you get the writing
paper & envelopes that I sent I dont
believe you have gotten half of my
letters I have written every week and
a greater part of the time twice
beside what I wrote on the Sunbury
I havent sent only two & three papers
since Christmas. Aunt Lucy is all right
now she was a long while getting over the
flu its another case there not here, papa
has woke up and I want him to take
this to the P.O. hope your money
will hold out and you can get all
thats in it. With all best wishes for
a quick return. Mother
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 29 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written at top of page upside down]
Walter Grove is dead poor fellow
he had an awful time to live. Glen
Starks have a girl, and there is a young
Whitney Bill says they will have a
ball team of his own soon
Snyder isnt out of the service
yet they dont pay any attention
to my writing and papa duns
think when he see one, Goreys has
gone to Col. Did you get the writing
paper & envelopes that I sent I dont
believe you have gotten half of my
letters I have written every week and
a greater part of the time twice
beside what I wrote on the Sunbury
I havent sent only two & three papers
since Christmas. Aunt Lucy is all right
now she was a long while getting over the
flu its another case there not here, papa
has woke up and I want him to take
this to the P.O. hope your money
will hold out and you can get all
thats in it. With all best wishes for
a quick return. Mother
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 125)
Description
[page 125]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O., Feb., 25 1919
Dear Son
I was so sure you were coming
home that Sunday I couldnt
write we were along all day and
of course papa slept. we ought
to of felt good had new neighbors
move in Saturday Gene Bostons
are in the Weeks house and
a man by the name of Higgins
has bought where Rays lived
not the Higgins on the Young
place dont know where they
came from. Bessie Farris died
last night of the "flu" (and her
husband is very bad) she was
taken very bad at the first (over)
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O., Feb., 25 1919
Dear Son
I was so sure you were coming
home that Sunday I couldnt
write we were along all day and
of course papa slept. we ought
to of felt good had new neighbors
move in Saturday Gene Bostons
are in the Weeks house and
a man by the name of Higgins
has bought where Rays lived
not the Higgins on the Young
place dont know where they
came from. Bessie Farris died
last night of the "flu" (and her
husband is very bad) she was
taken very bad at the first (over)
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 126)
Description
[page 126]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
the little girl is getting better.
This is club day they are going to
quilt a comfort for Lucy at
Clara Vans this afternoon
she is getting ready for Harrys
coming home Lyda said her
husband was on his way and
Wesleys last letter said "I start
tomorrow" Henry Lee is home but
he hasn't been out of the U.S.
Harry Loar came to Camp Sherman
Sunday with colored troop mostly
from Columbus they had a big
parade. Doris was just in on
her way to Club she didnt get
any word from you so we dont
know what to think Clarence
is going to stay with me so it
will be Clubs with us
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
the little girl is getting better.
This is club day they are going to
quilt a comfort for Lucy at
Clara Vans this afternoon
she is getting ready for Harrys
coming home Lyda said her
husband was on his way and
Wesleys last letter said "I start
tomorrow" Henry Lee is home but
he hasn't been out of the U.S.
Harry Loar came to Camp Sherman
Sunday with colored troop mostly
from Columbus they had a big
parade. Doris was just in on
her way to Club she didnt get
any word from you so we dont
know what to think Clarence
is going to stay with me so it
will be Clubs with us
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 127)
Description
[page 127]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AM. EX. F. Soldiers Mail
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
U.S.A. Ohio
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AM. EX. F. Soldiers Mail
Knights of Columbus
OVERSEAS SERVICE
FROM Pvt C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
U.S.A. Ohio
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 128)
Description
[page 128]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AMERICAN ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
Feb 28 1919
St Vincent des Pres France
Dear Father & Mother,
Got your letter
of Feb 12 and paper sent
on the 13th last night
The boys had a
shot for the Flu yest-
erday and there arms
are sore so we all policing
up today, it has been
raining all the time
until today, and it sure
is fine the sun is shining
warm and the birds
sing like spring, just
like a May day.
Am feeling fine and
dandy, three square
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
AMERICAN ON ACTIVE SERVICE
Y.M.C.A. WITH THE
AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES
Feb 28 1919
St Vincent des Pres France
Dear Father & Mother,
Got your letter
of Feb 12 and paper sent
on the 13th last night
The boys had a
shot for the Flu yest-
erday and there arms
are sore so we all policing
up today, it has been
raining all the time
until today, and it sure
is fine the sun is shining
warm and the birds
sing like spring, just
like a May day.
Am feeling fine and
dandy, three square
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 129)
Description
[page 129]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
McCarty is charging city
prices aint he, must be
he don't want the business
or is going to quit making
trips for nothing.
That is sad about
Bert Whites wife. we are
not having but very little
sickness in our Bn. all
the boys feel fine.
Had a Co. picture
taken a few days ago
They are very good, will
get one to bring home.
Suppose Alva is
a proud dad, will surly
have to write to him.
There are several boys
from the Rainbow Div
with us now some of them
from the 166 but none
of the boys from home.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
McCarty is charging city
prices aint he, must be
he don't want the business
or is going to quit making
trips for nothing.
That is sad about
Bert Whites wife. we are
not having but very little
sickness in our Bn. all
the boys feel fine.
Had a Co. picture
taken a few days ago
They are very good, will
get one to bring home.
Suppose Alva is
a proud dad, will surly
have to write to him.
There are several boys
from the Rainbow Div
with us now some of them
from the 166 but none
of the boys from home.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 130)
Description
[page 130]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
meals and 12 hrs sleep
every day, can you beat
it. You spoke of
Phil Weiser not having
clothes to come home. we
are having trouble getting
there too, we have plenty
to keep warm.
I wrote Doris how
to find out about Melvin
and the more I think
about it ^the more I think
they should do it, if I
hear from him I will
let them or you know
at once. I wrote him
just as soon as I got
his address.
Have been thinking
of writing Mrs Hyde for
some time but seems I
can't get at it.
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
meals and 12 hrs sleep
every day, can you beat
it. You spoke of
Phil Weiser not having
clothes to come home. we
are having trouble getting
there too, we have plenty
to keep warm.
I wrote Doris how
to find out about Melvin
and the more I think
about it ^the more I think
they should do it, if I
hear from him I will
let them or you know
at once. I wrote him
just as soon as I got
his address.
Have been thinking
of writing Mrs Hyde for
some time but seems I
can't get at it.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 131)
Description
[page 131]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
We will be on the way
soon for good old U.S.A.
have seen all of France
I care to.
Hope you
are getting along all
right. dont worry about
me for I am getting
along fine, take good
care of yourselves.
Good-bye
Pvt C.C. Bricker
Co M 362 Nf
APO 776
Censored by
[illegible]
1st Lieut
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 30 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
We will be on the way
soon for good old U.S.A.
have seen all of France
I care to.
Hope you
are getting along all
right. dont worry about
me for I am getting
along fine, take good
care of yourselves.
Good-bye
Pvt C.C. Bricker
Co M 362 Nf
APO 776
Censored by
[illegible]
1st Lieut
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 132)
Description
[page 132]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division,
Co M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division,
Co M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 133)
Description
[page 133]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O., Mar., 2 1919
Dear Son
This is a most beautiful day I
was wondering if it was a nice
with you we had quite a little
storm Friday and cold but it is
gone. Hope you have been to Spain
and got the worth of your money
it sure would be some trip, dont
think Mr Copeland has gotten home
yet Ruth said she would call as
soon as he came. Charlie White
is dead had parylasis of the throat
starved to death was buried two
weeks after Berts wife that makes
three in the White family in three
months Frank, Berts wife & Charlie
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O., Mar., 2 1919
Dear Son
This is a most beautiful day I
was wondering if it was a nice
with you we had quite a little
storm Friday and cold but it is
gone. Hope you have been to Spain
and got the worth of your money
it sure would be some trip, dont
think Mr Copeland has gotten home
yet Ruth said she would call as
soon as he came. Charlie White
is dead had parylasis of the throat
starved to death was buried two
weeks after Berts wife that makes
three in the White family in three
months Frank, Berts wife & Charlie
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 134)
Description
[page 134]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
Carl Furniss' wife died yesterday
of flu the rest of the family including
her mother are better Carl is in bed
yet. Galena has been fortunate so far
this winter but it may come yet.
Carrie Whitney said she had brought
up 26 doz of eggs she wished she had
a market like you spoke off they
are 34 now I wish I could send you
some. I have my garden seeds and
among them are sugar peas hope
you will be here to help plant them
papa bought another place yesterday
the Fred Waters house we can have
two gardens gave 700. for it Alva
said "sisters like to live close"
Alva liked to be called "papa".
papa wanted to talk to Cripp
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
Carl Furniss' wife died yesterday
of flu the rest of the family including
her mother are better Carl is in bed
yet. Galena has been fortunate so far
this winter but it may come yet.
Carrie Whitney said she had brought
up 26 doz of eggs she wished she had
a market like you spoke off they
are 34 now I wish I could send you
some. I have my garden seeds and
among them are sugar peas hope
you will be here to help plant them
papa bought another place yesterday
the Fred Waters house we can have
two gardens gave 700. for it Alva
said "sisters like to live close"
Alva liked to be called "papa".
papa wanted to talk to Cripp
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 135)
Description
[page 135]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written upside down on top of page]
Mr Adam's has quit the Bank since
their last election Miss McMahon
helps Fred she goes after school
and Saturdays
yesterday but he was in an
awful hurry we want him
to us up some he said he
just wanted to get after Carl
Dixon but if he has it didnt
count Oscar promised to get
some more money right away
but he dont, he works in Col.
Monday
I had just got this writen and
someone knocked and it was Oscar
Dixon with $10.00 said he was
going to try and pay that much
every week they all had the flu
and have a little baby papa went
to Sunbury this morning with
Johnie to have a talk with Cupp
and see if the tax had been paid
on his other farm in the north end
Cap and Mrs Brown went for him
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[written upside down on top of page]
Mr Adam's has quit the Bank since
their last election Miss McMahon
helps Fred she goes after school
and Saturdays
yesterday but he was in an
awful hurry we want him
to us up some he said he
just wanted to get after Carl
Dixon but if he has it didnt
count Oscar promised to get
some more money right away
but he dont, he works in Col.
Monday
I had just got this writen and
someone knocked and it was Oscar
Dixon with $10.00 said he was
going to try and pay that much
every week they all had the flu
and have a little baby papa went
to Sunbury this morning with
Johnie to have a talk with Cupp
and see if the tax had been paid
on his other farm in the north end
Cap and Mrs Brown went for him
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 136)
Description
[page 136]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
[written upside on top of page]
They think the Sheets boys are both
dead the one that was taken prisoner
was wounded before he was taken
last night. Well Charlie this another
beautiful day every good one is one
less bad one we may have it bad later
on I hope the pond wont be rough
when you start back papa & Johnie
have come he wants to go down
to the P.O. so I will have to
stop hoping you are on your
way home. I will write until
I hear you have landed in U.S.A.
Be a good boy and Best Wishes
Mother
P.S. Papa found his new home
all right tax paid next June
will get the deed this week
and then have it insured.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 31 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
[written upside on top of page]
They think the Sheets boys are both
dead the one that was taken prisoner
was wounded before he was taken
last night. Well Charlie this another
beautiful day every good one is one
less bad one we may have it bad later
on I hope the pond wont be rough
when you start back papa & Johnie
have come he wants to go down
to the P.O. so I will have to
stop hoping you are on your
way home. I will write until
I hear you have landed in U.S.A.
Be a good boy and Best Wishes
Mother
P.S. Papa found his new home
all right tax paid next June
will get the deed this week
and then have it insured.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 137)
Description
[page 137]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
91 Division American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
91 Division American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 138)
Description
[page 138]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
March 4, 1919
My dear Charlie:
For the last few days I have
been meditating whether I better write
or not but decided to do so fearing
you will not sail for home as soon
as you expect.
I received your good letter
of Feb. 1st and wish to say that I
have changed neither for better nor
worse since you left for I learned
to play cards on Sunday with you
and hope to again soon. Ha! I also
see where the army is going to ruin
you for when you come home you
will surely be a sleepy-head among
us wide-awakes who only have from
six to eight hours sleep, but I sure can
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
March 4, 1919
My dear Charlie:
For the last few days I have
been meditating whether I better write
or not but decided to do so fearing
you will not sail for home as soon
as you expect.
I received your good letter
of Feb. 1st and wish to say that I
have changed neither for better nor
worse since you left for I learned
to play cards on Sunday with you
and hope to again soon. Ha! I also
see where the army is going to ruin
you for when you come home you
will surely be a sleepy-head among
us wide-awakes who only have from
six to eight hours sleep, but I sure can
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 139)
Description
[page 139]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
do my share when I have a chance.
Lyman Carpenters bought the Jim
Budd property on the Westerville road.
I suppose your mother has written
you that your father bought the
Peckham place. It was sold Saturday
Harry Reed would like to have
bought it.
Mr. Campbell has a new Dodge.
He probably will have an air ship
next as he changes so often.
Carl Furniss' wife died Monday
with the flu. All of the family have
it and Mrs. Furniss is down there.
Mrs. Furniss will have some more
to care for now as they have two
little children.
Clara Hancock received a card
the other day from Melvin saying
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
do my share when I have a chance.
Lyman Carpenters bought the Jim
Budd property on the Westerville road.
I suppose your mother has written
you that your father bought the
Peckham place. It was sold Saturday
Harry Reed would like to have
bought it.
Mr. Campbell has a new Dodge.
He probably will have an air ship
next as he changes so often.
Carl Furniss' wife died Monday
with the flu. All of the family have
it and Mrs. Furniss is down there.
Mrs. Furniss will have some more
to care for now as they have two
little children.
Clara Hancock received a card
the other day from Melvin saying
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 140)
Description
[page 140]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
he is in England and feeling fine.
It was a card furnished for the soldiers
and printed to fill out so he was duty
bound to write then.
Floyd Barrows has bought his
fathers farm, has a renter on the
shares and is scouring the country
buying cows. He gets so excited he
can hardly hold himself.
Mr. Phillips is in a very bad
condition. He does not leave his
room, can hardly see nor hear. The
cancer is slowly eating him up.
We are having lovely weather,
warm and dusty.
Rev. Morris is preparing to go south
for a month or so. His throat is not
better, not talking above a whisper,
and he also has erysipelas.
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
he is in England and feeling fine.
It was a card furnished for the soldiers
and printed to fill out so he was duty
bound to write then.
Floyd Barrows has bought his
fathers farm, has a renter on the
shares and is scouring the country
buying cows. He gets so excited he
can hardly hold himself.
Mr. Phillips is in a very bad
condition. He does not leave his
room, can hardly see nor hear. The
cancer is slowly eating him up.
We are having lovely weather,
warm and dusty.
Rev. Morris is preparing to go south
for a month or so. His throat is not
better, not talking above a whisper,
and he also has erysipelas.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 141)
Description
[page 141]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
You should have given that fellow
in your company a more interesting
subject to work on than my picture
and maybe he would be more
successful but would like to see
it any way.
Joe Closson moved in J.P's livery
barn to-day and will work on the
railroad.
Another one of Abe Smothers girls
died last week with the flu. I think
it was Lily. Phyllis had died before.
It is about bed time and I have
run out of anything to write unless
I make up something and don't approve
of that so shall close. Write often.
As ever
You old friend
Doris.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 32 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
You should have given that fellow
in your company a more interesting
subject to work on than my picture
and maybe he would be more
successful but would like to see
it any way.
Joe Closson moved in J.P's livery
barn to-day and will work on the
railroad.
Another one of Abe Smothers girls
died last week with the flu. I think
it was Lily. Phyllis had died before.
It is about bed time and I have
run out of anything to write unless
I make up something and don't approve
of that so shall close. Write often.
As ever
You old friend
Doris.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 142)
Description
Doris Fuller
Galena
Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Galena
Ohio
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg.
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 143)
Description
[page 143]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
Mch. 9, 1919
My dear Charlie:
It is Sunday eve and just
the kind that makes me want to
play Rook but must wait a few
weeks later.
Thursday I received your
letter of the twelfth and have come
to the conclusion that I will not
know you when I see you for you
surely must look like Newman
or W.F. Bennett. I fear when you
come home you will wear shoes
and gloves almost as large as
mine. Ha!
This has been a rainy, gloomy
day but we have not had many of them
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
Mch. 9, 1919
My dear Charlie:
It is Sunday eve and just
the kind that makes me want to
play Rook but must wait a few
weeks later.
Thursday I received your
letter of the twelfth and have come
to the conclusion that I will not
know you when I see you for you
surely must look like Newman
or W.F. Bennett. I fear when you
come home you will wear shoes
and gloves almost as large as
mine. Ha!
This has been a rainy, gloomy
day but we have not had many of them
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 144)
Description
[page 144]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena needs.
Mrs. Claude Smythe just arrived
home from Florida.
Telephone Baker's son in Sunbury
is very low from effects of the flu.
Both of his lungs have been tapped
so there does not seem to be much
hopes for him. His father has
always been such a wild fellow
but now he has commenced think-
ing. He prayed all night last night.
Mrs. Bert Miller is looking for
a place in town. She wants Mrs.
Weeks place but that is rented and
she has to move this week so don't
know where she will go.
Your mother was in the store
last night and she thinks you are
on your way home. Hope she is right.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena needs.
Mrs. Claude Smythe just arrived
home from Florida.
Telephone Baker's son in Sunbury
is very low from effects of the flu.
Both of his lungs have been tapped
so there does not seem to be much
hopes for him. His father has
always been such a wild fellow
but now he has commenced think-
ing. He prayed all night last night.
Mrs. Bert Miller is looking for
a place in town. She wants Mrs.
Weeks place but that is rented and
she has to move this week so don't
know where she will go.
Your mother was in the store
last night and she thinks you are
on your way home. Hope she is right.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 145)
Description
[page 145]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Old Mrs. Campbell was buried
to-day. Her funeral was at Bill's.
Rev. Houston preached this morning.
It was the first time I ever heard
him and liked him real well.
Morris has gone to Shreveport, La. to
his mothers. it seems our Sunday
school class is poison to our teachers.
Mrs. Beardslee died, Mrs. Griffith
didn't care to teach us very long,
Mr. Morris lost his voice, then
Prof. Snyder took his place and now
he has the flu. Some record. I
think our intelligence is what
fixes them.
Luther Johnson has a new addition
to his restaurant, a gasoline tank. It
beats all what a man will do to keep
from paying his grocery bill. But of
course opposition is what a city like
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Old Mrs. Campbell was buried
to-day. Her funeral was at Bill's.
Rev. Houston preached this morning.
It was the first time I ever heard
him and liked him real well.
Morris has gone to Shreveport, La. to
his mothers. it seems our Sunday
school class is poison to our teachers.
Mrs. Beardslee died, Mrs. Griffith
didn't care to teach us very long,
Mr. Morris lost his voice, then
Prof. Snyder took his place and now
he has the flu. Some record. I
think our intelligence is what
fixes them.
Luther Johnson has a new addition
to his restaurant, a gasoline tank. It
beats all what a man will do to keep
from paying his grocery bill. But of
course opposition is what a city like
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 146)
Description
[page 146]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I have not seen your friend, Linnie,
for some time. I dont believe she cares
about coming to town as often as she
used to.
Suppose you have moved from
St. Vincent by this time and am
wondering in which direction.
I have about run out of anything
to write but if I was Gladys Utley I
could write a lot more for she says
she writes four and five folders
full to Wilson but she surely must
be like Cyrus and repeat the
same thing several times.
As ever
Your old friend
Doris.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 33 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
I have not seen your friend, Linnie,
for some time. I dont believe she cares
about coming to town as often as she
used to.
Suppose you have moved from
St. Vincent by this time and am
wondering in which direction.
I have about run out of anything
to write but if I was Gladys Utley I
could write a lot more for she says
she writes four and five folders
full to Wilson but she surely must
be like Cyrus and repeat the
same thing several times.
As ever
Your old friend
Doris.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 147)
Description
[page 147]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 34 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
at Campbells today she is some girl
now. Forest is at home today his
Mother is away so he had to go to
Letas for dinner. Well we did have
[torn paper] Blair &
Jennie Shaw they say they are going
to live in Sunbury you know he
runs the "Blue Goose".
Monday Morning Had a telephone
from Frances she has to have $200
more her ticket is so much more &
her clothes but she is thrown with
girls that are millionares and she
wants to keep up and Harry dont
care she says he gets $400. a month now
papa has gone to the office has taken
a letter from Johnie & Ethel the last
letter we had was written Nov 15
over
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 34 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
at Campbells today she is some girl
now. Forest is at home today his
Mother is away so he had to go to
Letas for dinner. Well we did have
[torn paper] Blair &
Jennie Shaw they say they are going
to live in Sunbury you know he
runs the "Blue Goose".
Monday Morning Had a telephone
from Frances she has to have $200
more her ticket is so much more &
her clothes but she is thrown with
girls that are millionares and she
wants to keep up and Harry dont
care she says he gets $400. a month now
papa has gone to the office has taken
a letter from Johnie & Ethel the last
letter we had was written Nov 15
over
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 148)
Description
[page 148]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 34 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
[first five lines are illegible]
boy ups I wish you would write her
she is anxious thinks maybe she can
see you as you come home the papers
look favorable for the 91st coming home
soon Ralph Linnaberry was mustered
out New Years day he just looks fine
they dont hear from Walter havent
since he sailed, will half to stop this
is better than you did wish you could
get something from the battle field
as a souvenir we certainly would
appreciate it and so would Doris
Well good bye & Write. Mother
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 34 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
[first five lines are illegible]
boy ups I wish you would write her
she is anxious thinks maybe she can
see you as you come home the papers
look favorable for the 91st coming home
soon Ralph Linnaberry was mustered
out New Years day he just looks fine
they dont hear from Walter havent
since he sailed, will half to stop this
is better than you did wish you could
get something from the battle field
as a souvenir we certainly would
appreciate it and so would Doris
Well good bye & Write. Mother
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 149)
Description
[page 149]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division
O.M. 366 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division
O.M. 366 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 150)
Description
[page 150]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O. Mar 16 1919
Dear Son Charlie
Well I do not know what to write
I feel you are on the way home
Daisy and I were at Columbus
Friday we seen two troop trains
come in one of white and one of
colored troops the white ones
didnt get off at the depot pulled
through west under High St the
boys looked so tired I talked with
several at the depot that had
just been mustered out and one
that was on his way to Alabama
to be mustered Daisy Dewitts
husband came home that night
he told me there was no one so
tickeled as he it had been two
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O. Mar 16 1919
Dear Son Charlie
Well I do not know what to write
I feel you are on the way home
Daisy and I were at Columbus
Friday we seen two troop trains
come in one of white and one of
colored troops the white ones
didnt get off at the depot pulled
through west under High St the
boys looked so tired I talked with
several at the depot that had
just been mustered out and one
that was on his way to Alabama
to be mustered Daisy Dewitts
husband came home that night
he told me there was no one so
tickeled as he it had been two
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 151)
Description
[page 151]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
weeks since he landed there are
quite a number that went when
you did that are back Mr Copeland
is home. That Roy Smith that
we gave the Guinea too was at Mrs
Roberts Thusday & Friday has been
at Camp Sherman has been there
it seems a couple of years he is a
Major I dont know what in he
had on spurs I supposed he went
on horseback he was here in a
machine. It rained all day yesterday
and all night and so far today
but is warm the grass begins to
look green down on the bottom
they wernt short of water at the
tank all they had to do was to
pump.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
2
weeks since he landed there are
quite a number that went when
you did that are back Mr Copeland
is home. That Roy Smith that
we gave the Guinea too was at Mrs
Roberts Thusday & Friday has been
at Camp Sherman has been there
it seems a couple of years he is a
Major I dont know what in he
had on spurs I supposed he went
on horseback he was here in a
machine. It rained all day yesterday
and all night and so far today
but is warm the grass begins to
look green down on the bottom
they wernt short of water at the
tank all they had to do was to
pump.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 152)
Description
[page 152]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
Monday Morning
Mrs Brown & Cap came and I had
to stop the creek is out of banks
this morning and "going up" I never
seen our barn when it was so wet I
have it ditched out the south door
it is dry around the stair way that
is all turned off another customer
this morning W.F. Bennet I hated
to but had to, the cow doesn't fail
but she must be dry will have to
save some for you but never mind
we will have milk.
Papa is trying to get to see Smothers
he is going after them Frank Cook
hasnt paid all but I think may be
we will get it Cap wanted to know if
Frank had settled all she make him
pay for the milk. Ben Ross seems
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
3
Monday Morning
Mrs Brown & Cap came and I had
to stop the creek is out of banks
this morning and "going up" I never
seen our barn when it was so wet I
have it ditched out the south door
it is dry around the stair way that
is all turned off another customer
this morning W.F. Bennet I hated
to but had to, the cow doesn't fail
but she must be dry will have to
save some for you but never mind
we will have milk.
Papa is trying to get to see Smothers
he is going after them Frank Cook
hasnt paid all but I think may be
we will get it Cap wanted to know if
Frank had settled all she make him
pay for the milk. Ben Ross seems
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 153)
Description
[page 153]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
to be holding his own the rest of the
family are not so bad Jim Ross's wife
is pretty bad and that Bill Love and
his whole family are down with
only the neighbors to look after
them and a little tiny baby besides.
Wise has been an awful "toot" he tells
papa he will pay but he dont I expect
you will half to call on E.C. Bennett
yet even the machine is in Pearls
name, well Charlie I feel as though
you were on the road home and cant
write good but will keep on writing
until I hear you are in U.S. Orva got
a letter from you & one from Lester Fri
Lester thought they would start by Mar
4 he is in Genoa. Will have to stop
so be a good boy and think of
Mother
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 35 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
4
to be holding his own the rest of the
family are not so bad Jim Ross's wife
is pretty bad and that Bill Love and
his whole family are down with
only the neighbors to look after
them and a little tiny baby besides.
Wise has been an awful "toot" he tells
papa he will pay but he dont I expect
you will half to call on E.C. Bennett
yet even the machine is in Pearls
name, well Charlie I feel as though
you were on the road home and cant
write good but will keep on writing
until I hear you are in U.S. Orva got
a letter from you & one from Lester Fri
Lester thought they would start by Mar
4 he is in Genoa. Will have to stop
so be a good boy and think of
Mother
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 154)
Description
[page 154]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O
Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Doris Fuller
Galena
O
Charlie C. Bricker
91 Division
Co. M. 362 Reg
A.P.O. 776
U.S. Army
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 155)
Description
[page 155]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
Mch. 23, 1919.
My dear Charlie:
This is another one of those
nice "Rooky" Sunday evenings.
Lucile was in the store last night
and said Harold was looking
forward to a high old time
when you come home and we
promised ourselves that we
would show you fellows a time.
I received your letter of Feb.
28 and if rumor was true you
are nearing the states but fear
it is a mistake although always
hoping for the best.
Your folks went up to see
Copeland to-day and it did
them good for he was looking
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena, O.
Mch. 23, 1919.
My dear Charlie:
This is another one of those
nice "Rooky" Sunday evenings.
Lucile was in the store last night
and said Harold was looking
forward to a high old time
when you come home and we
promised ourselves that we
would show you fellows a time.
I received your letter of Feb.
28 and if rumor was true you
are nearing the states but fear
it is a mistake although always
hoping for the best.
Your folks went up to see
Copeland to-day and it did
them good for he was looking
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 156)
Description
[page 156]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knight car. Mr. Vance has a
new Dodge.
Helen Justus was buried last
week. She had the flu.
I just heard to-day that Egg
McKenzie and Agnes Ucker, those
folks who worked for Welchs, were
married about a month ago. She
surely has an eye for beauty.
Eva Smothers is going to be
married the twenty-eighth of
this month. she never saw
him so maybe he will back
out when they meet. He is a
soldier and his home is in
Oklahoma. I don't know how
she found him but she has a
knack at that.
We are still having beautiful
spring weather.
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Knight car. Mr. Vance has a
new Dodge.
Helen Justus was buried last
week. She had the flu.
I just heard to-day that Egg
McKenzie and Agnes Ucker, those
folks who worked for Welchs, were
married about a month ago. She
surely has an eye for beauty.
Eva Smothers is going to be
married the twenty-eighth of
this month. she never saw
him so maybe he will back
out when they meet. He is a
soldier and his home is in
Oklahoma. I don't know how
she found him but she has a
knack at that.
We are still having beautiful
spring weather.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 157)
Description
[page 157]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
so well. He is anxious to see you.
When Ralph Linnabary came
home from camp I thought he
and Olive would be married but
now I don't know. Blee seems to
be writing oftener to her now,
but believe she has a warmer
spot in her heart for Ralph.
Mr. Phillips was buried
Thursday. He was in a terrible
condition having a cancer on
each cheek.
Are you still buying eggs
for $1.20 per dozen? I believe I will
buy a lot and bring them over
and sell them. Eggs are 39¢ and
butter 68¢. A few things are
gradually dropping.
Mr. Coons has a new Willys
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
so well. He is anxious to see you.
When Ralph Linnabary came
home from camp I thought he
and Olive would be married but
now I don't know. Blee seems to
be writing oftener to her now,
but believe she has a warmer
spot in her heart for Ralph.
Mr. Phillips was buried
Thursday. He was in a terrible
condition having a cancer on
each cheek.
Are you still buying eggs
for $1.20 per dozen? I believe I will
buy a lot and bring them over
and sell them. Eggs are 39¢ and
butter 68¢. A few things are
gradually dropping.
Mr. Coons has a new Willys
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 158)
Description
[page 158]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Hope you will be home before
this reaches France.
No more news so shall close
and watch the papers for news
of the 91st.
Your old friend
Doris.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 36 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Hope you will be home before
this reaches France.
No more news so shall close
and watch the papers for news
of the 91st.
Your old friend
Doris.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 159)
Description
[page 159]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division,
co. M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776.
American E.F.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mrs. D.E. Bricker,
Galena, Ohio.
Pvt. Charlie C. Bricker,
91st Division,
co. M. 362 Inf.,
A.P.O. 776.
American E.F.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 160)
Description
[page 160]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O, Mar. 24, 1919
Dear Son
Well Charlie I feel as though
you were on your way home
and would never get this but
for fear you are not "here goes"
was over yesterday to see Mr.
Copeland he sure looks fine
has been home two weeks
was never in a battle was in
the hospital I think he said
twice once with flu and once
with Tonsilitis he said he would
be down as soon as you came
no difference what he was
doing. The "flu" is awful
bad up toward Eden a child
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Galena O, Mar. 24, 1919
Dear Son
Well Charlie I feel as though
you were on your way home
and would never get this but
for fear you are not "here goes"
was over yesterday to see Mr.
Copeland he sure looks fine
has been home two weeks
was never in a battle was in
the hospital I think he said
twice once with flu and once
with Tonsilitis he said he would
be down as soon as you came
no difference what he was
doing. The "flu" is awful
bad up toward Eden a child
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 161)
Description
[page 161]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
was dead there by Herms and
Nort Bartons boy they said
couldnt possible live hasnt
known any thing for 5 days
and hasn't eaten any thing
at all for a week Daisy seen
him last night she said he
looked like a corpse. Bill
Horn and his daughter are
dead (I think I told you Love)
I thought after I had sealed
it I had the name wrong the
rest of the family are very bad
they live back in the woods in
the old Smith Leak house its
awful Mr Philips was buried
Thursday and Mr. Van Fleet
alive yet but very bad cant
eat any thing
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
was dead there by Herms and
Nort Bartons boy they said
couldnt possible live hasnt
known any thing for 5 days
and hasn't eaten any thing
at all for a week Daisy seen
him last night she said he
looked like a corpse. Bill
Horn and his daughter are
dead (I think I told you Love)
I thought after I had sealed
it I had the name wrong the
rest of the family are very bad
they live back in the woods in
the old Smith Leak house its
awful Mr Philips was buried
Thursday and Mr. Van Fleet
alive yet but very bad cant
eat any thing
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 162)
Description
[page 162]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[upside down at top of page]
Mr Copeland said you would
have to stay about six days when
you get to Camp Sherman
Mr Rauk had three graves
dug at one Jess Justices oldest
girl Joe Adams' (Young Joe) baby
and Mr Philips Oatfield Whitneys
baby is dead. Albert Lewis & his
wife were over Saturday with
their rent papa is going to
take it Frances has to have
the money she has spent eleven
hundred (1100) dollars since the
middle of September going some
dont you think papa was after
Smothers they said (or Eva said)
her father would be over and
pay that note but he hasnt
come yet that has been almost
a week ago Will Vance was
here yesterday morning and
thinks he will get that egg
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
[upside down at top of page]
Mr Copeland said you would
have to stay about six days when
you get to Camp Sherman
Mr Rauk had three graves
dug at one Jess Justices oldest
girl Joe Adams' (Young Joe) baby
and Mr Philips Oatfield Whitneys
baby is dead. Albert Lewis & his
wife were over Saturday with
their rent papa is going to
take it Frances has to have
the money she has spent eleven
hundred (1100) dollars since the
middle of September going some
dont you think papa was after
Smothers they said (or Eva said)
her father would be over and
pay that note but he hasnt
come yet that has been almost
a week ago Will Vance was
here yesterday morning and
thinks he will get that egg
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 163)
Description
[page 163]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
money soon. This is my last
week for to sell milk she
hasnt failed scarcly any
but I have milked her to
long now will only be about a
month. Well Charlie I will hope
you are on the way and I soon
can talk and not use a pencil
when you get to Camp Sherman
let us know and I will come
down I can get some one
to take me Hoyt took us
yesterday Harry Williams
has driven several times and
Harold Shockley once he drives
John Rodgers truck
Good Bye
Mother
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 37 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
money soon. This is my last
week for to sell milk she
hasnt failed scarcly any
but I have milked her to
long now will only be about a
month. Well Charlie I will hope
you are on the way and I soon
can talk and not use a pencil
when you get to Camp Sherman
let us know and I will come
down I can get some one
to take me Hoyt took us
yesterday Harry Williams
has driven several times and
Harold Shockley once he drives
John Rodgers truck
Good Bye
Mother
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 164)
Description
[page 164]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt. C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army Soldiers Mail
A.E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Pvt. C.C. Bricker
U.S. Army Soldiers Mail
A.E.F.
Mrs. D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
U.S.A.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 165)
Description
[page 165]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mch 28 - '19
Saint Nazaire France
Dear Mother -
Well mother
I got your letter last
night also one from
Bob and am glad you
are able to do a little
something, seems to me
you are diving a little
deep in real estate, you
better keep closer to
shore, or you may drown
I had to laugh to my-
self, when I read you
had bough to Fred Watters
property, but it ought
to make money at that
price, unless every thing
has gone to sticks
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
Mch 28 - '19
Saint Nazaire France
Dear Mother -
Well mother
I got your letter last
night also one from
Bob and am glad you
are able to do a little
something, seems to me
you are diving a little
deep in real estate, you
better keep closer to
shore, or you may drown
I had to laugh to my-
self, when I read you
had bough to Fred Watters
property, but it ought
to make money at that
price, unless every thing
has gone to sticks
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 166)
Description
[page 166]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
We are in a big camp
at Saint Nazaire, the
camp is 7 or 8 mi from
the city, this one is fully
as large as C.S. there is
another one down nearer
town, that I never saw
we left St. Vincent last
Sunday and arrived here
Monday about 8 a.m.
Have had one inspection
after another this week
and are liable to leave
just any day, and liable
to stay for some time too
you never can tell.
The kitchen where we
eat feed about 8000
men daily
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
We are in a big camp
at Saint Nazaire, the
camp is 7 or 8 mi from
the city, this one is fully
as large as C.S. there is
another one down nearer
town, that I never saw
we left St. Vincent last
Sunday and arrived here
Monday about 8 a.m.
Have had one inspection
after another this week
and are liable to leave
just any day, and liable
to stay for some time too
you never can tell.
The kitchen where we
eat feed about 8000
men daily
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 167)
Description
[page 167]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
how would you like
to cook for that bunch
Am feeling fine and
dandy, and all ready
to feed the fish, if
necessary, anything to get
some place where it
dont rain all the time
it has rained all day
and I guess all last
night, but we have
good barracks and a
fire, bunks up off the
ground, so you see we
are sitting good. am
back with the Co. now
with the hdq. snipers
are no longer needed
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
how would you like
to cook for that bunch
Am feeling fine and
dandy, and all ready
to feed the fish, if
necessary, anything to get
some place where it
dont rain all the time
it has rained all day
and I guess all last
night, but we have
good barracks and a
fire, bunks up off the
ground, so you see we
are sitting good. am
back with the Co. now
with the hdq. snipers
are no longer needed
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 168)
Description
[page 168]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
six of the boys and
the Sgt are along, the
others went back to there
respective Co's in the Bn.
The 363 & 4 are on there
way home, so I imagine
the 181 Brigade will be
going very soon. but
perhaps a little late to
make garden, but not
to help eat it. This perhaps
will be my last letter
from over here.
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co. M 362 Inf
Censored by
1st Lieut
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 38 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
six of the boys and
the Sgt are along, the
others went back to there
respective Co's in the Bn.
The 363 & 4 are on there
way home, so I imagine
the 181 Brigade will be
going very soon. but
perhaps a little late to
make garden, but not
to help eat it. This perhaps
will be my last letter
from over here.
Pvt Charlie C. Bricker
Co. M 362 Inf
Censored by
1st Lieut
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 169)
Description
[page 169]
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
FROM C C Bricker
Co. M. 362 Inf.
Camp Mills NY
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
Del. Co.
[corresponds to envelope of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
FROM C C Bricker
Co. M. 362 Inf.
Camp Mills NY
Mrs D.E. Bricker
Galena
Ohio
Del. Co.
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 170)
Description
[page 170]
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
Camp Mill N.Y.
April 20 1919
Dear Mother,
Am getting
back to the starting place again
we left Mills Sept 3d and
sailed from Saint Nazaire
on Apr 3d just seven months
to the day, got into N.Y.
last Monday, eleven days on
the water, three less than it
took us to go over, had a
fine trip only two days of
rough weather, your
birthday was one of the most
beautiful days on the water
you could imagine, the
sea was as smooth as any
little brook could possibly be
and the sun shown bright
and warm, You can
believe me or not I didnt
feed any fish
[corresponds to page 1 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
Camp Mill N.Y.
April 20 1919
Dear Mother,
Am getting
back to the starting place again
we left Mills Sept 3d and
sailed from Saint Nazaire
on Apr 3d just seven months
to the day, got into N.Y.
last Monday, eleven days on
the water, three less than it
took us to go over, had a
fine trip only two days of
rough weather, your
birthday was one of the most
beautiful days on the water
you could imagine, the
sea was as smooth as any
little brook could possibly be
and the sun shown bright
and warm, You can
believe me or not I didnt
feed any fish
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 171)
Description
[page 171]
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
Was in Brooklyn last
Thursday, a guest of Miss
Cooke, she Mrs Otis and
the chauffer all did there
best to show me a good
time, and they sure did
toured Brooklyn in the
afternoon and Jack and
I went to N.Y. in the evening.
had dinner at the Astor
house and took in the
show, at the Winter Garden
they were showing Montee
Cristo Jr. and it was
fine. Was in the city
again yesterday and last
night, saw every thing
at the Hippodrome and
came back to camp on
12-30 train, it was about
2 oclock when I got in
[corresponds to page 2 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
Was in Brooklyn last
Thursday, a guest of Miss
Cooke, she Mrs Otis and
the chauffer all did there
best to show me a good
time, and they sure did
toured Brooklyn in the
afternoon and Jack and
I went to N.Y. in the evening.
had dinner at the Astor
house and took in the
show, at the Winter Garden
they were showing Montee
Cristo Jr. and it was
fine. Was in the city
again yesterday and last
night, saw every thing
at the Hippodrome and
came back to camp on
12-30 train, it was about
2 oclock when I got in
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 172)
Description
[page 172]
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
so you know how I
wanted to get up this
morning. Camp Mills
is nothing what it was
when I was here before
we have good barraks
and above all plenty to eat
We hope to leave here for
Camp Sherman either
tomorrow or Tuesday I had
planned to be home by
next Sunday, but a
week is not very long, yet
when they do get started
to do things, it is not
like France take always
to get some place.
I sent you some pictures
by mail yesterday, hope,
they will reach you O.K.
for I would not have them
[corresponds to page 3 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
so you know how I
wanted to get up this
morning. Camp Mills
is nothing what it was
when I was here before
we have good barraks
and above all plenty to eat
We hope to leave here for
Camp Sherman either
tomorrow or Tuesday I had
planned to be home by
next Sunday, but a
week is not very long, yet
when they do get started
to do things, it is not
like France take always
to get some place.
I sent you some pictures
by mail yesterday, hope,
they will reach you O.K.
for I would not have them
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters (p. 173)
Description
[page 173]
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
lost for any thing, the
small ones were taken in
St Vincent de Pres France
and the other will explain
itself. I am going to
send you a German blanket
and perhaps a few other
things in a day or so ever
afraid to carry them for
fear they take them from
me, or I loose them.
Must write to Daisy &
Jap. so hope to see you
in a few more days.
Charlie
Co M 362 Inf
Camp Mills
NY
P.S. Have you got my
telegram O.K.
[corresponds to page 4 of Letter 39 War Letters: Charlie C. Bricker 1918-19]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
WAR ACTIVITIES
lost for any thing, the
small ones were taken in
St Vincent de Pres France
and the other will explain
itself. I am going to
send you a German blanket
and perhaps a few other
things in a day or so ever
afraid to carry them for
fear they take them from
me, or I loose them.
Must write to Daisy &
Jap. so hope to see you
in a few more days.
Charlie
Co M 362 Inf
Camp Mills
NY
P.S. Have you got my
telegram O.K.
Dublin Core
Title
Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters
Subject
Correspondence--Personal--Letters
Village of Galena--Delaware County--Ohio
World War 1--Ohio--1914-1918
Village of Galena--Delaware County--Ohio
World War 1--Ohio--1914-1918
Description
This is a collection of letters written during World War 1 by Charlie C. Bricker to his parents Nora Waldron and David E. Bricker, and to his girlfriend, Doris Fuller, whom he married after returning home from the war. These letters appear here courtesy of John L. Bricker.
Creator
Charlie C. Bricker; David E. Bricker
Date
1918-1919
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Letters
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
92961138
Collection
Citation
Charlie C. Bricker; David E. Bricker, “Charlie C. Bricker World War I Letters,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 25, 2024, http://66.213.124.233/items/show/123.