Box 1

This ia fragile two page typed letter from Sylvia; she mentions that she will not write much in the coming weeks.

This is a two page typed commentary not addressed to anyone, describing how the American Expeditionary Forces take souvenirs in France.

This is a two page typed letter from Wm. Waters to Mr. Mac discussing letters he's received and news about the war.

This is a five page letter written on two sheets of paper (one of which has been folded). The letter is on American YMCA Expeditionary Force letterhead, but a postscript has been added on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

This is a one page typed letter; Shafe mentions going overseas soon, and other news, promising to keep in touch.

This is a fragile, one page typed letter with a tattered edge and handwritten notes on the back.

This is a short letter on small paper, presumably addressed to Paul Hollister; he mentions news on the wire about Austria and Turkey, that things will blow up in 6 months.

This is a typed letter on regular paper; Private Shafer discusses music and his location in the Loire Valley of France.

This is a typed letter on regular paper; Private Shafer mentions writing and sending songs, congratulates Paul on the birth of Paul Merrick Holliser, Jr. and discusses copyright options.

This is a typed letter on fragile paper; the edges are tattered and a large chunk has been ripped off the left side. Private Shafer mentions that he will not be in contact for some time; there is also a picture mentioned of him and Siewert after the battle of Cognac.