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[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 7, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 7, 1918]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home during his stay in Scotland. In he first half of the letter Clay is thanking his mother for the box she sent him and some pictures as well; afterwards Clay goes into talking about being the first American Squadron to "fight Huns," and possibly being made a captain by the time they depart for France.
Date: March 7, 1918
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance] (open access)

[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]

This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date: April 7, 1919
Creator: Houlihan, H. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, November 7, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, November 7, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family regarding his current status in England. He did not fly this day as it was a squadron holiday, but does comment on the poor conditions of his hotel living quarters.
Date: November 7, 1917
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet] (open access)

[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]

This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide to the memorial events, including a list of hymns to be sung and masses read, as well as an honor roll of the fallen soldiers for whom the memorial was conducted. Jett Falls name on the third page under the list of Honor Roll individuals, tenth from the top.
Date: March 7, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 82] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 82]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding empowering the commander of Syracuse Recruit Camp to appoint general courts-martial, minor changes to previous orders, and the course and organization of Army equine schools.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129]

Bulletin reprinting several letters and memorandums from the US Army Adjutant General's office and other commands for troops at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: records of replacement troops; barring soldiers from listing "alien enemies" as beneficiaries; the allotment of benefit payments for soldiers under a suspended sentence or who are dishonorably discharged; and discontinuance of the War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 55, October 7, 1918] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 55, October 7, 1918]

Bulletin printing a notice about confusion involving soldiers attempting to open accounts with Federal Reserve banks, a statement about the War Camp Community Service, and a ruling of the Judge Advocate General on the proper definition of a "military camp."
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 197] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 197]

Document outlining the trial of privates Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, James Robinson, Joseph Smith, and Albert D. Wright on charges of murder, mutiny, conspiring to raid the city of Houston, and assault, including the final verdict and sentence. The defendants were participants in the Camp Logan Mutiny.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 196] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 196]

Document outlining the trial of corporals Robert Tillman, John Geter, James H. Mitchell; Private First Class John H. Gould; and privates Henry Henry L. Chenault, Edward Porter Jr., Robert Smith, Hezekiah C. Turner, Quiller Walker, and Charlie Banks, on charges of disobedience, mutiny, conspiring to raid the city of Houston, murder, and assault, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation. The defendants were participants in the Camp Logan Mutiny.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 7, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 7, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the package he received from her, and responding too as many of the questions she asked in the letters she sent him. He explains promotions in the army, the weather, and the status of the war.
Date: November 7, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 7, 1918] (open access)

[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