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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…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, July 8, 1917. Describes daily activities and his motor class, speculates that men who have not already joined up will be sorry when the draft happens. One folded sheet, three…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, September 4, 1917. Encloses photographs and describes plans for the next few days. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington,…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, September 28, 1917. Explains that he and other men have been transferred out of 14th and 18th Aero Squadrons into the 135th Squadron under Major Lyons and will be relocating…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt, uncle, (Lela and Curtis Butler), and Rena, November 11, 1917. Notes that he is awaiting orders to go to Garden City, New York, and that he is now a sergeant. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, November 27, 1917. Writes from somewhere in New Mexico en route to New York. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 1, 1917. Describes his arrival in New York, notes 100,000 soldiers currently on Long Island. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C.…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 11, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of sweater and notes its usefulness in -2 degree weather. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in…

Photograph of a De Havilland D.H.4 aircraft (fuselage number 339) in flight, circa 1917-1919

Photograph of U.S. Army servicemen sitting on a log, circa 1917-1919.Inscription on verso: "This is the happy six of the 651st."