World War I Letters from Abroad

28 December 1917

The Humboldt Republican
Humboldt, Iowa
28 December 1917
Page 1

Charles Gotch Writes From France.

France, November 29, 1917

Dear Mother:

     I am sending you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope you are the same.  How are you all anyway.  I don't want you to worry about me as I will come out all right.  I like this country fine and dandy.
     How are Bert, wife and baby, Freddie, Emma and their children?  How is Fred and Agnes' baby coming?  Tell everybody Hello for me.
     Is the new house on the farm done yet and how is the old farm getting along.  Tell me all the news about the farm when you write.  I am going to write to Agnes soon.
     If anything should happen to me I want to be sent back home.
     I would send you something if I could.  Write and tell me all the news.  How is the old town of Humboldt coming.  Is she the same old jolly town?
     I received the packages that were sent to me.  Those knitted wristlets were fine.  I got everything O. K.  The candy and dates were good as was everything.  I was glad to get them.  You can send me anything you want to but I can't send you anything.  Tell everybody Hello and write me.  Good Bye.  From your loving son,
Charles B. Gotch
6 Field Artillery, Battery C.
Care of American Expedition.
Somewhere In France