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[Letter to Wehner Family from American Red Cross, National Headquarters, circa 1918-1919] (Item)

Letter to the Wehner Family from the American Red Cross, National Headquarters, circa 1918-1919. Expresses sympathy and includes two copies of a photograph of Joseph Wehner's grave, taken by the Graves Registration Service. One typed page.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 6, 1917] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, December 6, 1917. Describes travels and social interactions in French villages, discusses problem with his and many others' papers (presumably commissions and/or orders?) still not being issued. Five handwritten pages, with envelope, written on YMCA/American Expeditionary Forces stationery.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 30, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 30, 1918. Reports that he is in a German hospital after being shot down near Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France), has had his right arm amputated due to injury, and will likely be exchanged as a prisoner and sent home; describes his allowances while in custody and that he has notified the Red Cross. One folded sheet, four…

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 22, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, August 22, 1918. Describes shooting down his first enemy plane and another colleague's victory, mentions they are frequently bombed at night and that he and Bessie are not engaged because of the war. Eight handwritten pages.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 30, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, [July 30, 1918?]. Describes a motorcycle trip through French villages, the fine conditions of where he is quartered, and his plane, which he has named Betsy. Eight handwritten pages.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 30, 1918. Discusses finances, the increase in available supplies from the quartermaster, wonders about his upcoming assignment and reminds her only to believe official news sources, mentions air raids. Twelve handwritten pages, with envelope (enclosed with following letter, dated July 23, 1918, in same envelope).

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 12, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, June 12, 1918. Details witnessing a fatal crash, his work as a ferry pilot flying planes to schools and the front for use there, an experience with a French woman trying to steal money from him. He also mentions he has written to Bessie asking her to marry him. Seven handwritten pages.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 23, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, July 23, 1918. Describes some of his current responsibilities, mentions interactions with Red Cross women, and other personal news. Six handwritten pages (enclosed with previous letter, dated June 30, 1918, in same envelope).

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918. Notes receipt of letter from Marguerite (Drew's sister) saying he is missing in action and worries that they have not gotten word of his safety yet, describes his reunion with members of the 13th Aero Squadron, and assures her he will be home soon. Four handwritten pages, with envelope.

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919] (Item)

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 Drew arrived home. One typed page.