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Letter from Marguerite (Charles W. Drew's sister) to their mother, circa 1917. Wonders how Drew is faring on the sea crossing, discusses personal matters. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

Letter from Marguerite Drew (Charles W. Drew's sister) to her mother, June 1918. Describes traveling to an employment office, intake process, room and board, and her new job at a munitions factory. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Marguerite Drew (Charles W. Drew's sister) to her mother, June 18, 1918. Thanks her for packages, describes the strangeness of commuting to and working a night shift. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages, with envelope.

Letter from Mrs. Drew's mother to Mrs. Drew, January 12, 1919. Mentions that she is praying for Charles W. Drew (Mrs. Drew's son), that Alice was very sick with a cold or possibly the flu, and other personal news. One folded sheet, four handwritten…

Letter from Nora R. Zweifel to Mrs. Drew, May 12, 1918. Compliments her on Drew's diligence and kindness, sends best wishes on Mother's Day for a mother with a son over there. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his…

Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Congratulates her on the safe release of her son (Charles W. Drew) from Metz, France. Handwritten note on reverse says that this letter reached Mrs. Drew the day after…

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 YMCA staff member Grace [Amanet?] to Mrs. Drew, July 17, 1918. Reassures her that Drew is well taken care of and well thought of. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope, wrtten on American Expeditionary Forces stationery.

Memorandum from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to the Adjutant General of the Army, September 4, 1918. Recommends Charles W. Drew for the Distinguished Service Cross. One typed page.