Memorandum from Colonel H. S. Hawkins

got IT Neufchateou, Vosges December 22, 1918. Major Generel 2ctor E. Troub Commanding 35th Division, A.E.F liy deor General : Aftor three weeks spent in Paris I arrived here and found yourkind letter and. the splendid check for the war orphans of the of Neufohatecu. I cannot tell you how Grateful the Committee, UI which I am President, s's for the gen- eroSity of the officers and men belonging to your splendid 35th Division, ofter heving given by their courage and their energy in the trenches a most successful cxemple of military offort, they have the touching iden of helping the widows and orphans of our unfortunate soldiers who fell on the front in defending; their soil. The poople of Neufchatenu will never forget the generosity I our Allies from Anerica and I ber you to thank all those who ny their splendid gift will oneble our committee to help the war orphons of the Arrondissoment. I hope my dear General, I will soon hove the ploosure of seein/ you here or in Peris (or in Washington), and with many many thanks for all you have done for us, please believe me, Yours truly, Princess L'Henin d'Alsace". Mills AND es By commond of Brigadior Genoral Dugon: H. S. HAWKINS Colonel, General Staff Chicf of Stoff OFMICIAL: WM. ELLIS It. Col., Inf., U.S.Army Division Adjutant. Copy to - All organizations