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[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 14, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing writing discharge papers, Emma's lack of letters, and the letters he sends his mother.
Date:
November 14, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - Novmeber 15, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his work writing discharges for a development battalion, he purchased a "Belgian Baby" from the hostess house, and the new rumors from camp. The postscript includes a rumor about being discharged in five days.
Date:
November 15, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 16, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of discharge, rumors about discharge going around camp, and a letter from his friend who was sent to New York. He enjoyed Emma's last two letters.
Date:
November 16, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 17, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing a walk he took with other soldiers, rumors from camp about discharge, and that he wants Gene to mail a journal for when he is able to return to work.
Date:
November 17, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 18, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing an article written by the Secretary of War, going to the movies, and the letters sent to him by Achilles and Demuth.
Date:
November 18, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 19, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the way lieutenants are making sure nobody slacks o, Mac going back to camp and bringing his camera. The company will have their photo taken and the weather may effect that.
Date:
November 19, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 21, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing all the news from Emma"s letter. He's glad to hear his father is well, talks about the food and their future wedding. Hector mentions the most recent rumors from camp regarding discharge.
Date:
November 21, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 22, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the candy she sent, writing discharge papers, and an order from camp headquarters regarding dismissing some men.
Date:
November 22, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 23, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing Emma's hurt feelings over a previous leter, the lack of work he had for the day, and a package he received from Wright.
Date:
November 23, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 24, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing some shows he saw with Smith, the rigorous bunk inspection, and the rumors going around camp discussing discharge.
Date:
November 24, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 26, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how he avoids hard work, Mac returned to Texas and brought his film camera. The weather is all there is to discuss and he wishes he could be with Emma during Thanksiving.
Date:
November 26, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 27, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of his boss, Mr. Leidesdorf, helping him get discharged earlier, rumors about a physical exam and his plans for how to get back to New York when he is discharged. The weather has been bad and the camp maybe changed.
Date:
November 27, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the meal he ate for thanksgiving, he learned that the large package he received was not from hid friend but from his boss.
Date:
November 28, 1918
Creator:
Suker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 29, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing how if he does not hear about discharge he will send telegrams to the local board and to his boss to say he is needed at home. He was annoyed at having to do manual labor, and he was caught slacking off.
Date:
November 29, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 30, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke regarding his telegrams to the local board and S.D. Leidesdorf. He will be doing manual labor again, and his pictures will be developed soon.
Date:
November 30, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 1, 1918]
Letter to Emma Riecke from Hector Suyker discussing the possibility of his discharge before Christmas. Hector writes about a group photo, going to the movies and his job.
Date:
December 1, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 2, 1918]
Letter to Emma Riecke discussing the issues with discharge. Hector explains that there are issues with the possibility of his discharge and that he must send an application by the net day. He discusses trying qualification writing to get away from his other work. In the postscript Hector asks Emma to have his mother attend to a local board issue.
Date:
December 2, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 4, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the updates on his discharge. Hector provides updates on his writing qualification job, a mess hall party, and new orders that he has received regarding his schedule. He send regards to her and her parents.
Date:
December 4, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 5, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his lack of updates about his discharge. Hector writes about the rumors at his camp and the changes being made at his camp. Hector tells Emma he will send her photos soon and that he will go to bed early. in the postscript he asks Emma to give everyone his regards.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 6, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the inclusions with the letter and new information regarding his discharge. He says he played baseball and twisted his ankle and that he wants Emma to find a restaurant for the two of them to go to when he arrives home.
Date:
December 6, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 7, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his discharge interview and the high probability that he will be sent home. He talks about his past few days of playing baseball and his luck on missing kitchen duties.
Date:
December 7, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 8, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his day and the lack of news about his discharge. He writes about going on a walk and going to church. He also talks about a letter from S.D. Leidesdorf who thinks he was asking for money. Hector asks Emma to give a letter to his mother.
Date:
December 8, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 9, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the weather,lack of news for his discharge and a psychological test given to him and his company. He explains why other soldiers have been sent home but he has not and asks Emma to be patient.
Date:
December 9, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 10, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his day and how he still has no news on his discharge. He tells Emma that he and a few others will speak to the captain if they do not hear anything soon. Hector tells Emma that he knocked off his job and went to a football game and that they will have a an event at their mess hall.
Date:
December 10, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History