World War, 1914-1918.

Letters, 2 manuscript books, and copy of Trench and Camp, in very poor condition. Stateside letters from Copeland at Fort Meade

"I am more than sorry to hear about John's sickness and hope he is all right again...Last week I took Anne and the children to Cohasset...."

"I have just had an amazing letter from Hartshorne, one third of which is devoted to a rambling satire and merciless attack upon a Virginia layman who wrote an article...."

"...It is a tremendous relief to one who values your friendship to read in your letter to the bishop your [dis---] of any desire to meddle in the affairs of St. Peter's...."

"I am minister-in-charge of St. Ambrose Mission, which as you know is located in the Kensington Mill District. Our people are almost all workers in hosiery and carpet mills...."

[Copeland's response:] "I am very sorry that you felt it your duty to take that step. Of course, I shall very reluctantly forbid it...."

Envelope only, addressed from St. Stephen's Church, Philadelphia to Rev. George Copeland.

Biographical notes regarding Daniel [Frishmuth], John [Frishmuth], and [John Freymuth].

"I find on file your application for appointment as a Chaplain in the Army with your Bishop's testimonial, but no other testimonials and no list of positions hitherto held in the Church...."

"As to Ridley Park. I am sorry that things have turned out the way they have, but such things are unavoidable under our present system. It doesn't really matter much whether the Vestrymen are reasonable or the reverse...."