“Somewhere in France”
Sept 19th, 1918.

Dear Mother;

Since writing you last, I have received several letters from you and one from Milt. Glad to hear that you are all feeling so well. You have nothing on me at that, I am just feeling great. This life is pretty hard work at times but I don’t think there is anything like in for good health. Eat, well I got away with as much in one meal over here as I did in three at home, of course I don’t always get that amount, but we get plenty to eat. At times we get a little hungry, but we have got to expect such things.

I’m surprised to find out that my feet are standing the hikes so well, they have not given me any trouble at all. The only trouble that I have experienced is a pain in one shoulder caused from the heavy packs. – My outfit did weigh eighty-six pounds, but every time I stop it grows lighter. I can always relieve this shoulder by lifting my pack up with my hands for awhile, therefore, I consider that I am getting by fine. You tell Judge Finch, the next time you meet him that if the occasion should even arise again to join the army, there is one fellow that won’t join the if he can get into some other branch.

Tell father, we have another company commander over here, the boys just like him fine, they will do anything for him.

I believe that was a good move you made to increase the Capital stock to two hundred thousand which will put the company in better shape than ever before. I wrote Mr. Wallace a letter some time ago relative to the money that I have to my credit with the company, and also the outstanding notes due me.

I am much surprised to hear that brother Charlie has taken a dip in politics this year and is going to by for State Senator. If he defeats Rinfro in the primaries, he and Keddie will have a good race.

The other day I received eight letters, six from you folks, one from Clara and one from Charlie. That is a good draw at one time.

Ira L. Kent.

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