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[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 1, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 1, 1918. Mentions he has relocated to southern France, describes getting a new style of uniform that allows greater mobility when flying, and other news. Three handwritten pages, with envelope.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 12, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 12, 1918. Describes flying over Atlantic to escort convoy, discusses differences in training levels and abilities of American and French pilots, notes ace status of [Ren] Fonck. One folded sheet, four…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 18, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 18, 1918. Mentions he is on vacation leave and describes leisure activities, describes his group's special recommendation for service made by a commander due to their record-breaking high marks in Aerial…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 24, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 24, 1918. Attempts to reassure her about his health, discusses his group's recommendation for duty but lack of planes for use, and mentions inability to take photos and his small profit on the photo for…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 26, 1918]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, May 26, 1918. Explains letter censoring and package limits, discusses the changing attitude of Americans toward servicemen as the war progresses and contrasts with his interactions with French civilians. Six…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1, 1917]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1, 1917. Written prior to sailing. Requests insurance to be paid to his mother in case of his death, details his service record. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 18, 1917]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 18, 1917. Written at sea. Describe final approach to land, entering danger zone, and requirement of wearing life vests at all times, even during meals. Two handwritten pages, with envelope, written…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1917]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1917. Written at sea. Describes conditions at sea, identifies people to be notified in case of his death, and notes that his letters will be vague now that he is deployed. One folded sheet, four…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1917]
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1917. Describes experience in Liverpool and train travel in England. Two handwritten pages, with envelope.

[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…
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