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Letters from “Our Boys”Icznzau-zz iffiSTOMBBMIMW,rlr:: act U u .:uu: . ^ocoaoonwlGranges Vosges, Dec. 20, 1918. Dear Mr. Hives:Yesterday was a day of days in this little village. We were honored by the presence of a visit from Dr. Mo-ton, of Tuskegee, your ulma muter, along with Mr. I-estcr Walton, of New York, Mr. Hunt, also from Tuskegee, and Mr. Jones, of Washington.Jussaupt, France, December 20. 1918. Special to the Forum:Co. G, 372 U. S. Inf., who are now at camp in this beautiful village, Jur-saupt, France, awaiiting orders to move to a seaport base, was highly addressed by our great leader, the most honorable Major Morton, ofD. C. It was indeed a great surprise | Tuskegee Institute, at three-thirty to us as none expected such; however, I this afternoon on our parade ground, it was an agreeable surprise, for no | It is the treat of our life to be or one knew that they were in France, to have the chance to be addressed by Today finds the snow falling fast. | such a distinguished leader and oru-ln this little town, situated in the val- tor, who has all constituents of a dip ley between the hills or mountains, | lomut. He was well pleased to stone is well protected from the cold. It is indeed n beautiful sight to look upon the peaks of the Vosges and see the snow-covered tops.Hospita.ity reigns in this locality. One is greeted with “Hon jour! continually. Upon entering u restaurant, cafe, or any other public place, you are not looked upon with awe but immediately served and also receive courteous treatment. “Vive la France ioujour, and may America pattern after its unbiased way! Here you are a man ;i you prove you'-self such.Regards to Mrs. Hives and please accept my sympathy in your sad bereavement which has just reached our ears, the loss of your mother.Yours truly,RALPH M. TYLF.U, Regimental Sup. Sgt., 312 R. I. V, S.the same faces that were seen by him a year ago at his large institute. A!' were complimented highly upon their appearance and character. All were very sorry that his visit couldn't l. any longer than thirty minute*; hu owing to the many different camps he was to make, it was utterly im possible for him to remain any longetMajor Morton was accompanied b Dr. J. J. Jones, white, who was vcr good. They came with smiles an upon departure they were all smiles All are preparing an early rcltirn home, and all wish to Ik* remembered to all friends and relatives.SGT. A. L. KING,Co. G, 372 U. S. Inf., A. K. 1*\, France.
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