France, March 2T.—-Wear Frhmcl Joe; J was surprised to get a card from you, but was very glad to receive it and will write you a few lines at once. We just finished a hitch in the trenches and. had some experiences tmder gun ah ell and syas fire. The company was very lucky Too had *e lost our captain. It was a hard blow ttf me No doubt by the time this letter reaches you you have had «l talk with him,I ea.trt tell you very much on account of the censor, but after the war I can tell you a whole lot of things. There's nothin?? like living m the new world. This country sure I.s old ’ Have been to Paris. SChwamlt can tell you about that I will have to close now and give ! my best regards to my-friends and ; the ex-members. I am 3n good health. Tour friend. Thirst Sergt R13 Sa Irsieder, Company C. 150 machine Gun Battalion American L\- ■ peditionai y Forces.(Letter received by Joseph F, , I-luhertua. 30$ Twelfth street.) J