"We are now in one of the best camps that we have been
in over here - in fact the best. The barracks are built of brick
and stone with cement floors. We have a stove and bunks,
also electric lights and I want to tell you it seems mighty good.
There is a Y.M.C.A. in the camp and a canteen where we can buy
candy, cigarettes, cigars, cookies, etc. I do not know how long
we will be here, but do not think very long.
" We have a pretty good start on our work here by this
time. It consists of drill and school. The school is along the
line
of the duties, the powers, etc., of the Military Police.
It is rather interesting as it is a change for us. We have three
days of school and then an examination of some sort. The course
lasts nine days, I think, and then I suppose that we will be
on our way again, for somewhere. We are located just a few minutes
walk from the city of Autun, a place of twenty to thirty thousand.
"Christmas we went down town and had chicken and French
fried potatoes at a French cafe. We were turned loose
until midnight Christmas night. Spent most of the time taking
in the city. I think that I told you that I received my Christmas
package before we left Pasigne. It was in good condition, and
I that you for the same."
Treves, Germany, January 16, 1919.
"We left Autun on the 10th for here and arrived on the
night of the 13th. Our trip was slow as we were held up much
of
the time on the road.
"One more ride is all that any of us want. There is
no country like the United States, no matter where you go. One
would think that a greater share of the U.S. had been moved
over here though, when you come to travel the country over. No
one could ever imagine that unless they are here to see for themselves.
Americans, American trucks, cars, trains, and supplies and camp
most anywhere you go."