Jon Bouman to the Bouman Family

Jon Bouman to the Bouman Family

Bouman, Jon Anthony, 1873-1958

WWP23130

1923 December 18

Letter from Jon Bouman to his family.

Gift of William C. and Evelina Suhler

Germany--History--1918-1933

Correspondence

Berlin, Germany

Rachel Dark

Denise Montgomery

Austin Shifflett

English

Evelina Suhler is the granddaughter of Jon Anthony Bouman and inherited the family collection of his letters from the years of World War I. She and her husband gave the letters to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum in 2013.

Dearest;-

    I am coming home, barring accidents, on Friday; that is, arriving Saturday morning Liverpool St. I think about 9 as usual. Would you mind sending the car; of course if you like to come, do so, but the hour may not be convenient and it is winter time, so don’t bother unless you want to. Bill could come along anyway if Betty will kick him out of bed in good time. I am much disappointed not being able to bring any presents this time; there is nothing worth the price here, so must fix it up in other ways.

    I just got yours of the 16th – quick work! And I only knew about coming home this afternoon, following a telegram from Mr. Collins.

    All the correspondents here are sick of Berlin, and would like to quit. I can well understand their feelings; I will tell you all about it soon. Both Patrick and Pugh have written in terms approaching enthusiasm about the new offices, so I reckon it must be a success on the whole.

Letter

Bouman Family