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Certificate of Enlistment for Hamilton Coolidge, March 1, 1917. Certifies his enlistment as a Sergeant in Aviation Section of the Signal Corps.

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…

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, 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 Rena Kerr, May 18, 1917. Responds to family news, suggests that mutual acquaintance transfer to where Butler is stationed. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Miss Rena Kerr in…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 18, 1917. Discusses pay and finances, notes his subscription to Army and Navy News should be coming to their address. Sent with letter to Kerr. One folded sheet, three…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 25, 1917. Notes that he was promoted to Private 1st Class with a pay raise, criticizes Verne (likely a family member) for joining the Hospital Corps, mentions that the Navy…

Letter from Curtiss Aviation School, June 5, 1917. The school certifies that Sergeant Hamilton Coolidge received 1206 minutes of flying instruction, passed the Preliminary Flying Test and is ready to take the Reserve Military Aviators Test.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917. Speculates on possible upcoming promotion, suggests that several men from home join up. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs.…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 1, 1917. Explains that he won't be home for a visit, as he may be sent to France soon, and other personal news. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope…