Archangel,
Russia
Nov. 20, 1918
Dear
Parents,
I am
well and enjoying life at present in the city of
Archangel.17
I
am at the Y.M.C.A writing for this, the last time
for a while (on)
account of the river freezing up. But later on
they will be able to use dog sleds to deliver the
mail.18
By the look of things at present, we may be here
all winter, but things may change overnight you
know, but I should (not) worry we are all through
fighting here. Don’t worry
about me for
I am safe and sound. I would like to send you a
picture of myself, but a fellow cannot do
everything at once. We are at Archangel for a
rest and I may get a chance in a day or so. I
seen a place tonight, but it was too late.
Archangel
is some place, it has some fine buildings and fur
stores, some of the finest furs you ever seen. I
would like to send you a set of fur but it costs
too much money for (illegible).
If a fellow
wanted to bring souvenirs from here and other
places, he would have to hire a Ford truck. So do
not expect any from me if I return, which I will
be doing some day expect soon. We all have hopes
to arrive (home)
soon, but you never can tell, that is Army life.
The only souvenir from Russia will be me, Ha Ha !
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 "Don't Worry About Me"
A popular postcard from 1918
(courtesy of Lucille (Kunath) Grobbel)
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weather is rather snappy out, but we should (not)
worry, we are prepared for it. It is about 20
degrees below (zero, Fahrenheit).
We have been
guarding railroads and fighting Bolsheviks. It is
a great sport, you have to keep your head low,
which I did. A
fellow can’t write much (on) account of
censorship, but a line or two I think is better
than a whole lot. Well
another thing that will please you a whole lot, I
think, is that I found a place where I can go to
Church and Communion that is Sunday at 10:30.
Well
I think I will close for there is going to be
some amusement in the Y.M.C.A. shortly. A fellow
enjoys sport now more than ever before.
I have been lucky, dear parents, thank God, but
all for Old Glory.
Well
all is well now, I must close with best regards
and good wishes to all. I remain your ever-loving
son.
Corp.
Clement A. Grobbel
Co. I 339 Inf.
Archangel, Russia
PS:
Send my best regards to Mrs. Jacob and the rest
of the neighbors. It
may be a great surprise to you all when I blow in.
Don’t worry, for I am having a hell of a
time. Rest in ease, for I am well-protected. Will write as
soon as possible.
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