January 3, 1919
Hancock, Maryland

My Dear Mother,

Will push a few lines at you and Dad tonight for things are so very busy in this town that I am afraid to venture out. I think there are 43 people in the City. Some of the boys just came in and said that the Mayor was rolling up the sidewalk to take in for the night. You see, it is almost 8:30.

Well, I went to bed at Cumberland last evening when it was raining and awoke this morning to see some 8 inches of snow on. Say, maybe you think the roads weren't nice sledding today? We whould have gone on to Hagerstown, 27 miles farther, but decided that this was far enough, for we sure did have to fight our way here. Gee, but the old mountains were sure pretty today with the soft white cover, and the pines were bending almost double with snow. Sure was a beauty of a picture.

We had good luck with the trucks, though we have two behind. One in Cambridge and one in Wheeling. They are waiting on repairs from the factory and don't know when they will join us. Well, I bet it is cold down in your country long about now. I really believe it gets colder than it does here, though the temperature does not go so low. The sun has been shining most all day but it has been freezing steady all day long and didn't seem a bit cold.

You asked about the socks and helmet. No, H.F. never sent them and I have never needed them, as I am hauling a bunch of all kind of Red Cross knit stuff in my truck. I wear 3 pairs of heavy wool socks and a couple of sweaters. I am not wanting for a single thing, and am seeing the time of times. I may be out of this business though before such an awful long time, for I look to be turned loose this month or next any way.

Well, Mama, I don't know any more for sure, so will stop to keep from exaggerating something. Lots of love to you and Dad.

Your son,

Charles L.

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