World War I Collection

Los Gatos.

April 10, 1916.

My Dearest Friend Henry:

Arrived at Los Gatos about 3.30 o'clock and was a little tired. Before coming to Los Gatos we stopped at Saratoga near the creek and ate our lunch. That night we went down down and looked around. Saturday went to San Jose and had a fine time. Sunday hiked up the Los Gatos Creek about 3 miles, we went over one hill after another went in wading way over our

Los Gatos April. 17, 1916.

My Dearest Friend Henry:

Received your dear letter and was so pleased to here from you. I would have answered your letter sooner but have been out in the machine from early morning until late at night -- and when I would come home I would be all worn out and would to to bed. Sunday we started early in the morning and went to San Jose and called on some friends. From there we went to Gilroy

stopped there a while and then turned around went thought San Jose and on to Los Gatos. Monday we got up early and started off again. We went through Alma and all along the mountains until we got into Santa Cruz. We toured all around the Santa Cruz Mts. and around Santa Cruz. It was a rather tiresome journey but the scenery was very beautiful. We stopped up in the mountatins near some tall redwood trees, there was a waterfall

other day asking me to come down the first chance I get. She said that Raymond Long was at Mare Island but I have never seen him. He must be in the navy. Also got a letter from Aunt Nell Dexter today and they want me to come to San Jose. She said that she got a letter from Ross and he was in San Diego at the Marine Barracks.

It has started in to rain again this evening and looks like it might keep it up. Well mother I am rushed for time as it is nearly ten o'clock so will see you Sat. if everything goes O.K.

Love to you all,

Your son,

A.W.N.

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.