“Somewhere in Belgium”
Nov. 13th, 1918

Dear Folks;

Florence’s letters of Sept. 25th and Oct. 14th received yesterday containing the $40.00. The former letter was evidently lost for some time. It is rather queer but letters containing money are always the ones to get mislaid. I also received letters from Mrs. Roe, Aunt Cora and mother. Tell Mrs. Roe how pleased I am to get a letter form her.

At last the war is over, you never saw such a happy bunch of Yanks in your life. We were on the front when the good news reached us, starting another drive. One thing sure that the Germans will not start another war for some time according to the peace terms she has signed.

At present we are billeted in the Belgian homes a small number of men in a house. The Belgians are very kind to us, they are always ready to do something for us. I know we are a pest to them but under the conditions, I guess they are glad to have us with them.

I have no idea when I will be home but that part does not bother me. It is very probable we will be placed on guard duty on the border for some time until everything is settled down.

I think Chas Press and Toni Kundricks are foolish to buy out People Bro.s at this time, they will find it out before long. Mr. People is looking out for his own future welfare.

Florence mentioned that G.R. Co. is anxious to organize a Merchants Assn. that tickled me very much to hear, they are just realizing the benefits that could be profited from the above. No I certainly would not go in with them now, they had the opportunity offered them once and refused.

The weather is very cold here now, every morning the ground is covered with frost. How fortunate we are that the war is over and we will be able to sleep in billets. Only three nights past we slept outside in hole dig in the ground with one blanket, shelter-half and overcoat. We never think about removing any of our clothes as we may be called out at any time.

Will write again soon, with love to all, from,
Ira L. Kent.

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