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Thomas W. Messenger correspondence, 1917

Thomas Messenger to Mr. & Mrs. N.H. Messenger Page 8

worst trouble this past week has been in drying them. For the wind has been blowing and sand flying all week. This afternoon was the hardest sand storm we've had. We had one hour's school up in the mess shack after dinner. This forenoon was a long one to me. We finished the trenches this a.m. and then had some close order drill. Well I had to quit just then to shave a guy. They show "The Birth of a Nation" here tonite and tomorrow night. That is up toward,  not at the "Y".  Costs 75¢ and as I am broke flat so am not going to go. Good reason isn't it. As soon as pay day gets here I'm going to send my clothes home. My civilians, I mean. Well I'm going to quit and mail this before it gets too big for 2¢. They're going to charge 3¢ after Nov 2, aren't they - that will nearly break me up. Give my love to everybody
Lovingly,
Tom

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worst trouble this past week has been in drying them. For the wind has been blowing and sand flying all week. This afternoon was the hardest sand storm we've had. We had one hour's school up in the mess shack after dinner. This forenoon was a long one to me. We finished the trenches this a.m. and then had some close order drill. Well I had to quit just then to shave a guy. They show "The Birth of a Nation" here tonite and tomorrow night. That is up toward, not at the "Y". Costs 75¢ and as I am broke flat so am not going to go. Good reason isn't it. As soon as pay day gets here I'm going to send my clothes home. My civilians, I mean. Well I'm going to quit and mail this before it gets too big for 2¢. They're going to charge 3¢ after Nov 2, aren't they - that will nearly break me up. Give my love to everybody Lovingly, Tom