[American Y.M.C.A.]
[On Active Service
With the
American Expeditionary Forces]
6/15/1919
London, England.
Dear Mother:
I just came from church a short time ago and although it is almost nine o’clock it does not
seem to have any indication of coming dark for some time yet. I have attended church twice
today—to hear Dr. Campbell Morgan this morning, a Congregationalist and one of London’s
greatest ministers, and to a Baptist church here this evening. I liked the sermon this morning very
much but did not care much for the one the Baptist minister preached.
This has been a very beautiful day. The dry weather is continuing so long over here that
the people seem to think it will be very injurious to the crops and fruit. It is very rare that they
have so long a period without rain. I was out in the park today and I noticed the grass was not
looking nearly as green as it did when I came here early in the Spring.
I notice when I dated this letter that it was now June 15th—meaning I shall not have many
more days to spend in England. I am now expecting to get started home soon after we leave here.
I have not been doing much this week except eating, sleeping, reading and walking
around. It is the easiest life I ever lived. I don’t know how it will be in getting down to work
again. I think I worked hard enough in France, however, that I shall not forget how to work
altogether.
Martin and I intend to take a three-day auto trip up thru the Shakespeare country this
coming week. I am finishing up my trips now as I shall soon have to be waiting around London
for orders.
I received a letter from you and one from Mary last week.
I will probably be able to give you a little more news later in the week when I get started
on the trip.
Hoping to see you all soon. I remain
Your loving son,
Guy.