Letter from Robert M. Danford to Harry S. Truman

DEPARTMENT OF TACTICS UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT. NEW YORK October 7, , 1919. Mr. Harry S. Truman, Kansas City, NATIGAAL SERVICE" RECOROS to Missouri. My dear Truman:- Your le tter of May 26th has just reached me . It was mailed to me in Washington and reached there just a few days after I had left for France. It followed me to France and evidently laid around in the various post- offices over there for two or three months wh en finally it was forwarded to me here and has reached me at the above address. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your Letter and your thoughtfulness about the horse. Ever since I parted with him, however, I have been continually on the move and 80, and I am by no means certain that I am going to stop such a migratory life, and for that reason a horse is very much too great a burden to me. I hope to remain here for four years but I have understood that the Manchu Law would probably take effect before very long and if it does I shall have to move on. I am de lighted that the horse is in fine shape and I Sincerely hope he is of service to you. I know you must have had a wonderful experience on the other side and I feel as though I would give a leg or an arm if only I had been with you. I was all over the territory where you campaigned and know some of your experiences. I saw Colonel Klemm when he returned and heard his most interesting recital of your experiences. I hope if you ever come east that you will take the opportunity to look me up Please give my regards and best wishes to any other memembers of the regiment with whom you may come in contact. With best wishes for your success, I am, W Very sincerely yours, P.M. Nauful