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American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918. Postcard accompanied a money order for $181 (presumably the 1000 francs Ellis said he would send in his previous letter).

Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918. Cover image features an illustration of two soldier boys embracing. Text reads: "With Much Love" and "Best Wishes from 'Over Here.'" Includes 1918 calendar printed on verso.

Holiday greeting card from Charles W. Drew to his mother, Christmas 1917/New Year 1918. Features a patriotic illustration on front, printed best wishes inside.

Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918. Sends condolences regarding her son's (Charles W. Drew) injury. One typed page.

Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, has arrived safely in Nancy, France at a YMCA hotel club for officers, and that they are taking good care of him and he is in good spirits; explains…

Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918. Describes the circumstances under which her son was shot down and his belief that he is likely alive and taken prisoner, forwards his recommendation…

Letter from Charles Drew to his mother, April 16, [circa 1917]. Explains that he has taken physical exam for the Cleveland (Ohio) cavalry regiment and will enlist; discusses future career and other matters. Four handwritten pages.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, 1917. Describes his very busy schedule and the strict discipline at his current station. Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, 1917. Describes photo he is enclosing, asks about personal items. Three handwritten pages on YMCA stationery.

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, April 24, 1918. Describes flight training maneuvers, discusses having picked up smoking, the costliness and rarity of candy, and asks after friends and family. Two folded sheets, eight handwritten pages,…