On an envelope with a return imprint of Knights of Columbus
War Activities, and stationary headed:
War Work Council
Army and Navy
Young Men's Christian Association
"With the
Colors"
Base Hospital
July 6, 1918
Dear Folks,
I have received all your letters O.K. The one from Dad with the money order came
several days ago and I was sure some tickled.
Had almost given up hope of getting it.
I received Ole's and Mother's letters the same day. It sure made me wish
I was home to enjoy some of those big
celebrations you have been having. Was
quite surprised to hear of the visit from the Steeles. Have had a couple of letters from Elda in
Utah. I guess they are having quite a
visit down there.
I am still in the hospital and never felt better in my
life. In fact I'm getting fat eating all
I can and not working to amount to anything.
It is dreadfully monotonous tho being penned up like this.
We can go out on the back porch, tho, and watch the
automobiles and trains go by, for our back porch looks right on the main road
to Tacoma.
About all we do here is sweep, wash dishes, make beds,
eat, sleep and wait for the mail, which doesn't come half often enough these
days. Yes we have quite a few magazines
and newspapers to read too so we can manage to pass the time away somehow.
That was the way we spent the glorious Fourth. What kind of a time did you all have? How are Ed and Virginia and rest of the
Kilgorites? I would like to hear from
some of them. We saw some splendid
fireworks here in the evening tho. The
best I've ever seen.
Elda said in her letter that you (mother) might come
along when she comes out here. Please
do, if you possibly can. You will
certainly see some beautiful country if you do.
I believe that I can get a ten day furlough if I certify that I am going
to get married. Gee I can hardly wait
for the happy time which I hope will be real soon.
You wanted to know about my insurance and Bonds. My bonds are in safe keeping at the
Commercial National Bank in St. Anthony.
My insurance policy with the Inter Mountain Co. must be somewhere in the
house and the one in Beneficial Co. is somewhere in my trunk among the letters
in the top till.
About the socks, if you send any of them, send only those
that have not been too badly worn out for they won't allow a fellow to wear
socks that are darned. Let Ole or
someone else have them or do as you please with them. I have had three pair issued to me so I
really don't need any just now.
You didn't say whether or not you received the picture.
They won't let a fellow wear his uniform here in the hospital but they furnish
him a suit of pajamas and a bath robe.
This has been the longest two weeks I ever spent in my
life but I expect to get out about next Tues. (the 9th) so maybe you better
address my next letter to the old
address (16th Co. 4th Bn. 166 DB)
I hope every one of you is feeling as good as I am.
Please write soon again and tell me all the news.
Oceans of love to you all.
Fred
(Note on the side of the page)
Am sending herewith the Liberty Bond receipt which I
think will entitle you to the Bond when you present it to the bank.
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