The Sanford Herald, May 31, 1918
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Title
The Sanford Herald, May 31, 1918
Subject
Sanford (Fla.)
Description
The Sanford Herald issue published on May 31, 1918. One of the oldest newspapers in Florida, The Sanford Herald printed their first issue on August 22, 1908.
Source
Original 8-page newspaper issue: The Sanford Herald, May 31, 1918; Museum of Seminole County History, Sanford, Florida
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Transcribed by Kim Marie Fischer Peters.
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application/pdf
Language
eng
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Text
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Sanford, Florida
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From A Colored Soldier
Sanford has sent some good colored soldiers to the front and Sanford is proud of them while they are fighting for Uncle Sam. The following letter from Charles Brewer, son of Rev. C. Brewer, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church of George Town shows what he thinks of the Military life and the great war for humanity:
Camp Meade, Md., May 26=5 '18.
Dear Father:
Your missive was received; glad indeed to have heard from you and to know that all were well.
Since I wrote last, I have been transferred from the Department Brigade to the 368th Infantry, Co. C.
The whole 368th Infantry leave very soon for France, and I am looked to go with them. We are getting all of our equipment for over-sea service.
Of course I haven't had all the training, but will complete it in France providing I pass the last examination which we get at Hoboken, N.J. So far I haven't been turned down in any as yet.
This 368th Infantry consists of all colored officers and privates with the exception of the Major and Colonel and is the strongest in the camp.
Richmond Woodard is also Company H.
Don't forget to pray for us-also the members of the church. We are going over because this was is for God and humanity; and if we should die on the battlefield, pray God that it shall come to us:
"As one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him
And lies down to pleasant dreams."
God only knows who will live to go and come back; but if it is His will that I shall die at the battle's front I am willing to die as a brave soldier.
I wish it was possible for me to see you all before leaving. Give my best regards to all.
Don't forget that I have a 10,000 policy with the government made out to mother.
Well, I must close and I must go over and get m _ _ _.
Don't forget to write me at once so I can write again for the last time while at Camp Meade.
"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for God is with me."
Answer soon.
Your son,
Private Charles Brewer
368th Infantry, Co. C.
Camp Meade, Md.
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From A Colored Soldier
Sanford has sent some good colored soldiers to the front and Sanford is proud of them while they are fighting for Uncle Sam. The following letter from Charles Brewer, son of Rev. C. Brewer, pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church of George Town shows what he thinks of the Military life and the great war for humanity:
Camp Meade, Md., May 26=5 '18.
Dear Father:
Your missive was received; glad indeed to have heard from you and to know that all were well.
Since I wrote last, I have been transferred from the Department Brigade to the 368th Infantry, Co. C.
The whole 368th Infantry leave very soon for France, and I am looked to go with them. We are getting all of our equipment for over-sea service.
Of course I haven't had all the training, but will complete it in France providing I pass the last examination which we get at Hoboken, N.J. So far I haven't been turned down in any as yet.
This 368th Infantry consists of all colored officers and privates with the exception of the Major and Colonel and is the strongest in the camp.
Richmond Woodard is also Company H.
Don't forget to pray for us-also the members of the church. We are going over because this was is for God and humanity; and if we should die on the battlefield, pray God that it shall come to us:
"As one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him
And lies down to pleasant dreams."
God only knows who will live to go and come back; but if it is His will that I shall die at the battle's front I am willing to die as a brave soldier.
I wish it was possible for me to see you all before leaving. Give my best regards to all.
Don't forget that I have a 10,000 policy with the government made out to mother.
Well, I must close and I must go over and get m _ _ _.
Don't forget to write me at once so I can write again for the last time while at Camp Meade.
"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for God is with me."
Answer soon.
Your son,
Private Charles Brewer
368th Infantry, Co. C.
Camp Meade, Md.
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Citation
“The Sanford Herald, May 31, 1918.” RICHES of Central Florida accessed July 7, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/sanford_herald/items/show/973.