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

Apr. 15 1918

Dear Mother:

Arrived back safe and sound and made it all O.K. today. Got back about half past eight so had lots of time to get every thing straightened up. Stopped in and got the pictures of Woods and myself and sure had to laugh when I seen them. We both looked like we were scared stiff. Will bring them down Sat if I come and let you have a laugh.

Got a letter from Ida the night I got back and they were getting along fine. The only pick she had was the wind and sand blowing around. Just got through answering her letter. She sent up the pictures and they were pretty fair. The one of

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queen and me were the best. She said that Ray Hopkins had left for Mare Island to enlist in the Marines. Will look him up.

Went to hear a Scotchman talk on the war tonight. He has been on the firing line two or three years. He made quite an interesting talk. It is getting pretty late so had better hit the bed. My pardner has been snoring away for an hour. Will see you Sat. eve if every thing turns out right.

From your loving son, Albert N.

P.S. what is Ruths address.

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

Apr. 26, 1918

Dear Mother:

Arrived back here about 8.30 Sunday evening all O.K. Guess you are home by this time and suppose they were all glad to have you back. Guess got through doing my washing so wont have to be bothered with washing any more till the last of the week. We were in the movies again yesterday. We formed the words We Are Going Over There. Nearly my chow time so will finish this letter when I get back.

Finished my chow so will go on with the letter. The wind is blowing about 50 per. Has been

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cold here every since I came back.

Would rather have the hot weather than this cold wind. Haven't did much drilling this week so far. Don't think we will go on our hike tomorrow on account of the weather. Guess most of them are glad of it. Did you receive the pictures yet? Hope they are good & if they are be sure and send me one. If you have any to spare will you send one to Margaret Walker at Orcutt please. She has been asking for a picture for some time. If not I will send one later on. We had a fire call Tues. morning at one o'clock and sure hated to pile out in the cold but it was a case of have to. Did Ida rec'd my letter? I wrote about a week ago. Tell her to hurry up an answer it. Tell Fred hello for me and tell him I will write him a line later.

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

Apr. 16 1918.

on. Took in a boxing show the other night between the Marines and the sailors and it was well worth seeing.

They sure made the fur fly. Is about time for me to go to my French class so will say Au Revoir. Tell every one hello for me. From your loving son, Albert N

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