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[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 18, 1917] (Item)

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 on Panama Pacific Line stationery.

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

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 handwritten pages, with envelope, written on U.S. Army stationery.

[Holiday greeting card from Charles W. Drew to his mother, Christmas 1917/New Year 1918] (Item)

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 Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 1, 1917] (Item)

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 Marguerite (Charles W. Drew's sister) to their mother, circa 1917] (Item)

Letter from Marguerite (Charles W. Drew's sister) to their mother, circa 1917. Wonders how Drew is faring on the sea crossing, discusses personal matters. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages.

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

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, circa 1917-1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, circa 1917-1918. Discusses his desire to ask Bessie to marry him. One handwritten page.

[Telegram from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 22, 1917] (Item)

Telegram from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 22, 1917. Notification of his arrival in Europe.

[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 Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918] (Item)

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 for Drew to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Two typed pages, with envelope.