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Conger Reynolds correspondence, January 1918

1918-01-23 Samuel G. Iverson to Conger Reynolds Page 2

and two Field Clerks, but none came. St. Louis & I tried to develop helpers from among the Enlisted men but with really no success. I was given the Post Office in addition to my other duties. Last Friday we finally succeeded in getting a list completed of emergency slips covering every enlisted man in 92nd Div. and forwarded them to the A. G. Dep. Then a surprise. Yesterday copy of telegram A.G.O. sent out Jan. 19 was delivered in a printed Bulletin stating that all Statistical Div. work in the U.S. -- Reg. Brigade & Div. was ended. So we are here awaiting orders. In the meantime, of course, we are busy at everything that comes our way and glad to help in any capacity. So much for us! 
I like Camp Funston and the officers we meet. The dark colored enlisted men I believe will do valiant service at the front. Their officers and men are hard workers and ambitious, and their pride will carry them over many rough spots. I have enjoyed the Divisional work. It was quite different from our work at Ft. Snelling. This is a great camp, well cared for by the Commanding Officers, in every way. Men are comfortable. We hear no complaints. Weather has been agreeable save for a few wintry days -- 4 to 21 below zero, but about 20 to 40 above on the average. 
Shall be very glad to hear of and from you, and we hope to meet you "over there." With cordial personal regards.
Yours truly
Samuel G. Iverson

Lieut. Conger Reynolds.
Army War College
Washington D.C.

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and two Field Clerks, but none came. St. Louis & I tried to develop helpers from among the Enlisted men but with really no success. I was given the Post Office in addition to my other duties. Last Friday we finally succeeded in getting a list completed of emergency slips covering every enlisted man in 92nd Div. and forwarded them to the A. G. Dep. Then a surprise. Yesterday copy of telegram A.G.O. sent out Jan. 19 was delivered in a printed Bulletin stating that all Statistical Div. work in the U.S. -- Reg. Brigade & Div. was ended. So we are here awaiting orders. In the meantime, of course, we are busy at everything that comes our way and glad to help in any capacity. So much for us! I like Camp Funston and the officers we meet. The dark colored enlisted men I believe will do valiant service at the front. Their officers and men are hard workers and ambitious, and their pride will carry them over many rough spots. I have enjoyed the Divisional work. It was quite different from our work at Ft. Snelling. This is a great camp, well cared for by the Commanding Officers, in every way. Men are comfortable. We hear no complaints. Weather has been agreeable save for a few wintry days -- 4 to 21 below zero, but about 20 to 40 above on the average. Shall be very glad to hear of and from you, and we hope to meet you "over there." With cordial personal regards. Yours truly Samuel G. Iverson Lieut. Conger Reynolds. Army War College Washington D.C.