Letter from Burtis Lawrence to his family, October 25, 1918

05 Burtis Lawrence Letter to Family October 25, 1918

In this letter dated October 25, 1918, Burtis Lawrence writes to his family (with the help of a friend) about his illness and asks for all the news from home. He mentions how long he's been sick, the food served at the hospital, and the great many friends that cheer him and help take care of him. He urges his mother to try and reconcile with his father and asks her to write to him.

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