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June 26th 1917

My Dearest Lloyd,

You should be close to landing in France by now, but I miss you already. You joined the 1st American Expeditionary force to aid in WWI, and Im stuck here watching Walt Cruise hitting home runs out of the Braves Field. With so many men in our town being drafted, I was even able to get a job at the Factory and the railroad! You guys would be losing it if you could see us girls stepping up. I am so worried about you because I was just informed of the deadliest german air raids on London by the Gotha Air Raids. Please be careful! Im listening to our favorite song that came out in Feburary, Livery Stable Stomp and missing you!

With Truest Love, Your Own, Lilly

December 26th 1917

My Dear Lloyd, The year is coming to a close and I have scarcely heard from you. I have so much to tell you, this Christmas was not the same without you. Last night at the premier to “Why Marry” I realized how much has happened since you left. Earlier this month, I read in the newspaper that an armistice has been reached between the Bolshevik government and the Central Powers so maybe things will start wrapping up but at the same time we have declared war on Austria. This whole world is in such a mess. Can you believe what happened to that French train in the Alps? Those poor soldiers. Oh my goodness I almost forgot to tell you, you are now officially married to a convict. I was arrested in November for picketing for suffrage in front of the White house but I was able to get out of it thank goodness. Ive heard that October 31st marks the “last successful cavalry charge in history” so im guessing you guys are busy changing your strategies. I wish Harding would bring you home. I miss you and our theatre date nights.

With truest love, Lilly