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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC07810.046 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of World War I correspondence |
| Title | Lawrence L. Hopkins to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins regarding his return to his previous camp |
| Date | 18 February 1919 |
| Author | Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919) |
| Recipient | Hopkins, A.W. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other companies; says that dodging shells with these boys has bonded their friendships. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead. |
| Subjects | World War I Military History Soldier's Letter Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs France Military Camp Fraternal Organization |
| People | Hopkins, Laurence L. (fl. 1918-1919) Hopkins, Mrs. A.W. (fl. 1918-1919) |
| Place written | Pacy-sur-Armançon, France |
| Theme | World War I; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Corporal Hopkins was in Company F, 305th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Harold Hopkins is his brother. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |