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Some where in France
November 4, 1918

My Dear Loving Mother:-
I have received several letters from you and the rest of the folks, but I have been so busy that I 
haven't had time to write. This leaves me feeling as well as usual.

You ask me if I had ever been up to the front, yes we have made several trips to the front. Every body 
in my company is still here and not any hurt, allthough [sic] there were lots of shells bursting around 
our heads. Don't worry about us. All the boys are still raging to get to Berlin, that is all their 
talk. I guess I will get to see Leroy and Ras. Their [sic] are in camp here where we are at now.

Tell all the folks I said hello and just keep the Home Fires burning and we boys will do the rest.

It is twelve o'clock at night while I am writing these few lines. I broke my watch and pen so that 
is the reason I am writing with a pencil.

Mamma tell Mattie and Carrie I will write as soon as I have time. Tell Ruth and the rest hello.

I will close, from your son,
Corpal Marvin Del. Appleton

P.S. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Givens hello
pray for me. with love Good Bye.

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November 4, 1918

W.W.I.45.47