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[Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918]
Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918. Asks after his sister and friends, mentions he is resting and recovering. Sent from hospital in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).

[Partial letter from Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918]
Partial letter from the Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918. Advises against sending any mail as prisoners of war are to be released following the armistice; explains how mail should be addressed in the…

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918]
Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918. Reassures her that they are searching for her son and will notify her when any information is found. One typed page.

[Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918]
Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918. Explains that he is sending money that her son, Charles W. Drew, asked him to send in case something happened to him, reassures her that the squadron believes Drew is a prisoner and safe. One…

[Letter from First Lieutenant John J. Seerley to Lowell V. Baldwin, November 29, 1918]
Letter from First Lieutenant John J. Seerley, U.S. Army Air Service, to Lowell V. Baldwin, November 29, 1918. Explains circumstances of Charles W. Drew's injury and impending return to the States, commends Drew on his service and reassures Baldwin…

[Letter from Douglas Stewart, Associate Director, Bureau of Prisoners' Relief, to Mrs. Drew, October 30, 1918]
Letter from Douglas Stewart, Associate Director, Bureau of Prisoners' Relief, to Mrs. Drew, October 30, 1918. Explains that her son, Charles W. Drew, is a prisoner at St. Clements Hospital in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France) and…

[Letter from Douglas Stewart, Associate Director, Bureau of Prisoners' Relief, to Mrs. Drew, November 1, 1918]
Letter from Douglas Stewart, Associate Director, Bureau of Prisoners' Relief, to Mrs. Drew, November 1, 1918. Explains that the Red Cross has received word from her son, Charles W. Drew, explaining that he was wounded in action and taken prisoner,…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918. Notes that he is writing with his left hand and his injury is healing well, hopes that she finds out that he is a prisoner quickly, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages, with…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918. Notes receipt of letter from Marguerite (Drew's sister) saying he is missing in action and worries that they have not gotten word of his safety yet, describes his reunion with members of…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 8, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 8, 1918. Notes that he is at St. Nazaire, France to ship back home, mentions that he hasn't received any word from her yet, and is worried about the reports of flu in the States. Two handwritten…
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