Archangel,
Russia
Oct. 10, 1918
Dear
Parents, Brothers and Sisters,
I
thought I would drop you a few lines, for I have
a few spare moments, for otherwise we are kept
busy and have no chance to write.
I
am well, and am in good health, under the
conditions of this country. You only see the sun
for a few hours a day and the rest of the time it
is raining. We have fair time, while off duty and
also one thing – if you stand too long in
one place, you sink (into) water over your shoes.
The
life is not bad, if a fellow could get some plug
chewing. I received a letter from Eleanor2
day before yesterday, the first letter I have
received from the States. She said I should write
but the little time I have to spare is to write
home, so tell her not to look for any mail from
me for a while yet.
The British,
Russian and Allies are helping us, the reason we
are here is to help build up the Russian Army.
I
think I will close for it is near mess time. I
remain your loving son,
Pvt.
Clement Anthony Grobbel
Co. I 339 Inf.
Am. North Russia Exp. Forces
PS:
please send my best regards to Alfred3
, Raymond4
, Vohs5,
Uncle Joe and Uncle Ben’s family6
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