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[Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918] (Item)

Postcard from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 5, 1918. Asks after his sister and friends, mentions he is resting and recovering. Sent from hospital in Metz (part of Germany during the war, now France).

[Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919] (Item)

Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919. Reports that her son, Charles W. Drew, was released from prison camp and is now in Allied territory.

[Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919] (Item)

Letter from Percy G. Atkinson to Charles W. Drew, January 13, 1919. Letter from fellow prisoner of war. Asks how he is progressing in his recovery, describes his release from prison camp and journey home to Nottingham (England), and discusses his work prospects. Two handwritten pages.

[Partial letter from Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918] (Item)

Partial letter from the Adjutant General's Office, U.S. War Department, to Mrs. Drew, November 21, 1918. Advises against sending any mail as prisoners of war are to be released following the armistice; explains how mail should be addressed in the future. One typed page, with envelope.

[American Express postcard from Lieutenant Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, marked received November 13, 1918] (Item)

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).

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918] (Item)

Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., Director, American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, October 14, 1918. Reassures her that they are searching for her son and will notify her when any information is found. One typed page.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, October 15, 1918. Notes that he is writing with his left hand and his injury is healing well, hopes that she finds out that he is a prisoner quickly, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages, with envelope.

[Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918] (Item)

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 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, 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.