Letters to Marie - October 13, 1918

France

October 13, 1918

Dearest Darling Sweetheart

Here is a kiss for you and one for the babies. Just think honey after 16 long years Jack is sitting across the table writing to you and how happy I am we are just like two kids, he is still my big brother and I sure am proud of him.

He came in yesterday at about 12:00 noon and just as soon as he opened the door of the train I knew him and I could hardly wait until I saw him, we threw our arms around each other necks and I guess these French people thought we were crazy but we did not care.

I took him to Division Hdqrs. and there was several officers whom he had met in the Philippines, they certainly was glad to see them.

We drove out on a motorcycle and it was raining pitch forks but we did not mind that we were both happy. We talked to each other about the babies and you and Mother and last night we drank a bottle of Champagne to you and the babies and we sat down this morning and wrote to mother and you.

I just received my check yesterday and I am going to town tomorrow and send you your money if it does not cost to (too) much I shall cable it so will probably get it long before this letter.

I shall make an allotment to you for the month of November of $150 a month.

Honey dear yesterday I received the biggest compliment I ever received from anyone. Colonel McGee thanked me and said that he was of what I had done to bring the troops, his men over so safely and to get along so well after being put out among the French people and get along so well he promised me a captaincy first as soon as the got together and I sure am proud of all he said to me. Col. Coffin, Division Surgeon also gave me a wonderful compliment saying about the same as Col. McGee.

Honey dear I have a wonderful place to stay the people treat me just like a son, good things to eat and everything.

This morning’s paper said the war was almost over the Germans are going to evacuate all territory isn’t that good news. I expect to be home in 6 months.

Millions and millions of bushels of love to you and our dolls. Best regards to Estelle and Fred and Mr. Roche.

If I only had you here to love and kiss.

    
To my baby Sweetheart from your loving hubby Al.

    
Lt. Albert M. Cassidy

HQ. 34^th DivA.E.F.?

France via New York