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Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 10, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of cookies, describes movement of men to East Coast, wonders if people are acting patriotic, says, "why join Army if you don't fight." One…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, April 15, 1917. Describes security on the Island [Army Flying School at North Island, near San Diego and Coronado, California], gives instructions to Sam (likely a family…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, postmarked April 7, 1917. Wonders what Japan will do, predicts Mexico will "strike at the border again" and that U.S. may use coastal seaplane patrols, and notes that they don't…

Postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked April 2, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and gives instructions for future mail. Postcard image features a wharf scene in San Diego, California.Typed caption: "1184 - Wharf Scene, San…

Photographic postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked February 26, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of a cake and promises to send photos. Postcard image features several servicemen in a small boat.

Photographic postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked February 9, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and describes the postcard image. Postcard image features the waterfront at a base in San Diego, California, with ships and…