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Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 4, [circa 1917]. Describes his recent arrival at Kelly Field (San Antonio, Texas) and his commanders there, discusses personal matters. Two handwritten pages on U.S. Army Air Service stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 17, 1917. Describes experience of flying, mentions he is teaching a few classes, asks about clothing items. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 24, 1917. Describes meeting Orville Wright and Col. E. A. Deeds, asks her to mark a photo he sent copyright, from which he hopes to make money, and discusses personal matters. Four handwritten…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 6, 1917. Describes flying into a storm cloud and other personal matters. Two handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 18, 1917. Describes teaching and upcoming exhibition flight he will be participating in under the leadership of French Lieutenant de Mondrot as a Liberty Loan promotion in Columbus, Ohio. Includes a…

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 23, 1917. Mentions the success of the Liberty Loan flight exhibition described in previous letter and other flying updates, discusses social news and personal matters. One folded sheet, three…

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. Describes experience in Liverpool and train travel in England. Two handwritten pages, with envelope.

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. 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…