Encoded for for the Veterans History Project, May 24, 2021.
All letters in the Edgar Andrews collection were digitized.
The following letters were transcribed from the handwritten originals by Veterans History Project staff. No alterations to this transcription has been made, although spelling errors are indicated with [sic]. Any special emphasis (i.e. underlining) is presented *between asterisks*.
May 9, 1918.
Dear Sue. ~
Ma’s cigaretts [sic] received O.K. Thanks very much. Guess I have received all the bundles you have sent so far. They sure are welcome in this place. Anything that reminds one of home, family and friends is certainly welcome in this land. Lola Gray was asking for you this a.m. also young Duffie. Yesterday I was sitting outside my dugout and who came along but Eddie McDonald the brother of Tom; do you remember him? He lived in Roxbury years ago. Bill Sweeny of Adams St is less than half a mile from here. Ran into him in a Y.M.C.A [just] the other day. The first thing he wanted to know was, how is Sue? You surly [sic] have a lot of friends over here. Was glad to hear of you singing Ayen. The poor boys
surly [sic] must be suffering. Steam heat, electric lights, not very far from Boston and home. But, surpose [sic] they will get their share later so we should not knock them. Sing to them at every opportunity and give them what cheer you can, because once they get over here, they will hear no more singing, unless they sing themselves, until the war is over. The boys seem happy and as contented as possible but most of us would give a years pay to go back home for a month or so. Noticed Reggie’s initials on one of your letters. Give my regards to the old boy. Sent a nice card to Madam Poline the other day. Have not heard from Blanch Billington yet. Did I tell you Oscar Risen had sent me a nice box. Have not heard anything from Harry Keiser but guess he does not know my address. Have
sent a letter to the postal authorities in regards to my long lost money-order for fifty cold dollars. Hope I receive some reply before long. You certainly do have some wonderful dreams Sue. Hope some of the good ones come true. I do not dream much of late. Have a [sic] write me a good long letter just as soon as ^he^ is able. Marjorie sends me a lot of mail, which is very welcome, but everyone reads the same. Well Sue, lets hope and pray that that it will all be over some day before long and that you and I can once more enjoy a few good times together. Just you and I and Ma & Pa.
Your loving brother
Ed. XXXX
Corp E. D. Andrews
Co. H. 102 M. G. Batt