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Latbrop, O., Fab. 26 — Mr. and Mm. I Jerrjr Conant baa received their first letter from their son, John 4- Conant, 1 who Is with the 121st Aero Squadron, i and has landed In France. The young man Is the grandson of John Rath-bum, a veteran of the Civil War. The 1 letter In part follows: !“Well, mother, we arrived in France ( this morning. Am not allowed to give the date nor place. We are still on the boat, and may not land for a few days. The voyage was a safe one and could tell you lota of Interesting things— some time. Am enjoying good Health. The weather here Is fine, real warm. Am writing this on my knee and It is rather unbandy. I fooled you a little when I said we were In quarantine. We were ail right, but 1 knew we were about ready to start to travel. I did not tell any story. You will not hear from me often, but you will know I am safe. ! did not get seasick and had no fear of submarines. I could write oftener, but cannot get the mall ! off as often as I can write. You will do well to hear from me once a month. Will close, as am going on guard duty soon.”
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Athens Daily Messenger
Athens, Ohio, US
Tue, Feb 26, 1918
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