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Albert Newlove WWI Letters

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This collection includes 49 letters and postcards written by Albert W. Newlove to his parents in Arroyo Grande, California. In his letters, Newlove describes military life, sailing to Europe, the French countryside, his eagerness for battle, and observations of German prisoners. Newlove enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps in early 1918, and trained at Mare Island, California. He was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division (5th Regiment, 17th Company) and fought on the Western Front in France. In October 1918, Newlove was stricken with influenza and recuperated in a hospital near Bordeaux. Upon return to duty he was assigned to serve in the Army of Occupation stationed in the vicinity of Neuwied, Germany. Once discharged Newlove returned to San Luis Obispo County.

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in the paper. Uncle Emmett must be getting quite sporty. He will break his neck sure now in his new car. Well I have run out of news so good-night. Love to all.

Your loving son,

A.W.N.

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Mch. 29, 1918.

Dear mother:

Rec'd your letter this afternoon. We get our liberty tomorrow at noon & it runs up to eleven-thirty Sun eve. Am sorry but dont think I can possible get over to Frisco as I am dead broke which seems to be the same with everybody here. It wouldn't do any good to send any money now as it would not reach me in time any way. If you had sent me word a few days ahead of time I could have made it alright. A bunch of Marines go to Frisco Monday to take part in the parade but dont know yet whether our Section will be in the bunch

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or not. If so I will try and look you up if we get any extra time. Any way we get our pay day liberty next Friday and will sure go home then if everything turns out O.K. Will you folks still be in Frisco then if so let me know & meet me in Oakland or I will come over to Frisco.

Am feeling fine now. Got rid of my cold for a wonder. It sure has been hot here the last few days. Rec'd the wrist watch Wednesday and I sure feel proud of it. Thanks very much for it. Well mother my time is limited as it is nearly ten o'clock so will close hoping to hear from you soon and be sure & let me know whether you will still be in Frisco next friday. Your loving son,

Albert N.

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Imprint: American Flag (left side) Red circle with upside down red triangle (right side)

WAR WORK COUNCIL Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association "With the Colors"

Apr. 2, 1918

Dear mother:

Rec'd your letter this p.m. I wrote you a letter the same day I got the letter and addressed it to the Stewart Hotel. You ought to have got it before now. Didn't get to go to Frisco, but think we get off Friday. What do you want me to do stopped off at San Jose or buy a ticket straight through to home.

Got a letter from Aunt Nell and she said she was expecting me there Sat. I would get in San Jose about 10:30 a.m. I think as the train leaves Oakland at 8 o'clock. So you can tell Aunt Nell whats what.

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Couldn't say for sure though whether we go on liberty or not, but any way if I go I will meet you at San Jose so be sure and be down at the depot. Rec'd the Blanco all O.K. after the wrist watch and many thanks for them. Well mother it is time to get ready for chow.

Hoping to get a reply soon I remain your loving son,

Albert N.

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