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At Sea-
Dear Mr. [illegible text]
The days are passing slowly but surely and each day I am farther away but not too far I think of you 
all and wonder how are getting along. I have felt very fine indeed and have not been sea sick a minute. 
The weather has been good and the sea smooth. It is a great trip. While we realize the dangers that 
are hidden yet you get accustomed to that and think about other things. I have enjoyed the trip and 
the men on board but am anxious to see land once more. The water is a wonderful sight but how good 
the hills of the Ozarks would look right now.
I hope you all succeed in [illegible text] a minister soon and a good

man that suits. am sure some one will turn up in due time.
I want you to write to me just as often as you can and let me know all about the work. I shall think 
of you all each day and especially on Sunday. I am  proud of the little service flag hanging from the 
stand on the pulpit and some day I want to come talk and we will take in dawn.

It will not be possible for me to give you much information about myself but as often as I can I will 
write and let you how I am getting along personally.
Don't fail to write. Love and good wishes to you and all my friends who were so nice to me. I am, 
yours, with service C.T. Acree

Expect to land today. It has been a hard trip

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Lt. C.F. Acree,
Chaplain, U.A.
Am. Exp-Forces

Officer Mail

YMCA
"With the Colors"

Mr. C.H. Sears
Kirksville MO.
U.S.A.

passed

C.7.A.

W.W.I.39.47