World War I Collection

Y.M.C.A. logo (centered) TELEPHONES: ELYSEES 44-34, 44-35, 44-36

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS; RECREATION-PARIS

AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS: 12 RUE D'AGUESSEAU, PARIS

Aug. 27, 1918

My Dearest "Dude"

I was wondering how my dear girl as getting along and what she was doing, so tho't I'd drop her a line to let her know that her soldier boy was thinking of her.

We are now resting up after our turn in the trenches and are stationed in a little one horse village. Please excuse this letter sweetheart as this is about the deadest place I've ever been in. About the only excitement we get is when the village belle passes down the street or when a couple of strange roosters start fighting in the barn yard.

Say, dear, I'd go out and get the Kaiser

(2) myself if I knew that the next minute I'd be able to sit down and listen to you sing and play. I'm overflowing with kisses and hugs and love for you and when I get back were going to have some times aren't we dear?

I hope you received the package I sent to you in good order and when I get the chance again I'll sent you something nicer. If it can be gotten. If there's any thing special you want let me know as I'm only an old stupid lover and don't know what my little girl would like.

I've just been made first class private and expect soon to be made corporal. Give my love to mother.

From your soldier boy lover who thinks of you every minute.

Pvt. Lews J. Ahby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. A.P.O. 715 American Expeditionary Forces.

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