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[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 10, 1917] (Item)

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 folded sheet, three 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, September 28, 1917] (Item)

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 shortly. Three 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, July 8, 1917] (Item)

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 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, July 1, 1917] (Item)

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 addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, June 10, 1917] (Item)

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. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt, uncle, and Rena, November 11, 1917] (Item)

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 envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 18, 1917] (Item)

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 handwritten pages.

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, September 4, 1917] (Item)

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, Washington.

[Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, November 27, 1917] (Item)

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 Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, December 3, 1917] (Item)

Letter from Wilbur D. Kennedy to Carmelite (Miller) Kennedy, December 3, 1917. Advises that he received orders tonight to pack up all things and be ready to go at a moment's notice. "I don't know where I am going but I am on the way." Mentions sending a piece of his officer hat cord to her, as well as making an arrangement to have his insignia sent to her if anything happens to me. Includes…