Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 & 15 May 1919

Eleanore Celeste mentions that Arthur is to return in July. She discusses the way the troops are returning to New York and New Jersey and the discharge process. These letters are labelled number 279 and 280.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 30 November 1919

The letter beings with Eleanore Celeste describing her cold and staying in bed most of the day. They had visitors in the evening, Mrs. Rothe and Helen and earlier Hilda and Dick. Arthur and Eleanore Celeste are married, according to this letter. This letter is labelled number 61.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 25 January 1919

The letter mentions how much Eleanore Celeste would like to be cozy in her home and how she does not approve of large mansions for her family. The letter then mentions that the military will be looking for volunteers to go to Russia. She then describes the dinner party she attended by "Uncle Dick". This letter is labelled number 219.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 23 March 1918

This letter is severely damaged and very difficult to read. She mentions shopping in New York city with her sister.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Wednesday A.M.

The letter mentions an event that Arthur has been invited to, so Eleanore Celeste has been asked to accompany him. There is no mention of a date for the event or the letter.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Friday P.M.

This letter is not dated. Eleanore Celeste mentions that she will be responsible for planning an Xmas event for the people in hospital. This seems to be early in their relationship.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Thursday P.M.

The letter talks about volunteer work that was done around Xmas. Eleanore Celeste also mentions a new wing is to be added to the hospital and it is to be a children's ward. There is no date on this letter.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 31 May 1918

The letter reads: " Darling Artie, I have just been reading the war news and Oh! how terribly discouraging it is. This mornings paper says the allies have yieldes on a forty-mile front, that Soissons had been taken by the Germans and Rheims is in grave peril and may fall at any moment. And think - only the third day of the new drive, too. I know that everything will end all right, but it surely has an awful affect on you, to read these reports. Of course no one knows, but it is the opinion of people in military circles here, that the war will last two years more at least; and in all probability five or six. Cheerful prospects. Yes? So you see, Artie dear, that you must come home on a leave, the very first opportunity you have. Understand? I am going down to Red Cross now, to do a little work. Tonight Mrs. Mizger, Doris and the two Braun girls are coming down. They want to see the rest of the pretty things that are in our sacred chest, and I just love to them, too. There are days when I have them out three or four times and I picture each thing in our little nest - after the war is over - - (Joy!!) Au revoir, honey-bunch boy. All the love, hugs and kisses that you desire. Always your, Wifie. P.S. And still no mail. Boo! Hoo! L."

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 December 1917

Eleanore Celeste describes her previous day: Studies, shopping for Mother, bridge party, out with girls and Uncle Dick. They attended the play "pearls" starring Robert Edison. The rest of the letter is written on New Year's Eve at twelve o'clock. She recounts last New Year's Eve.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Wednesday P.M.

Eleanore Celeste writes that she is waiting for her "big sister to dismiss two bad boys, then we are going down town shopping". This letter is incomplete and undated.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Tuesday A.M.

The letter mentions that Arthur was supposed to arrive, but did not. The letter mentions evangelist Billy Sunday. She also mentions the authors she has been reading: Hood, Emerson, Wordsworth and Byron. Eleanore Celeste plans to begin reading "Parsifal of Wagner". This letter is undated.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Tuesday P.M.

The letter reads:"Daddy dearie I have been so blue and homesick to-day that I could have cried my eyes out. Oh! Sweetheart, will the time ever come for that ice breaker to go down? I love you so and miss you so that dearie me if I don't see you soon, I'll die. Please keep reminding Mr. Grogan to let me know when that boat goes, for if I should miss it, I would be distincted. And if you should hear of it's sailing, dear, you let me know, too. The way I talk anyone might think that I am having a very unpleasant visit. On the contrary, I am enjoying my little sojourn here very much. I am with the family most of the time and they are all perfectly wonderful to me. They can't do enough for me. Shower me with love all the time, but with it all there is that big, big desire to be with my Dadd. I want to be where my heart is - in Shelter Bay. I can hardly wait to hear about the house. Have they started the plastering yet? I forgot to tell you that I cannot find out whether or not that linoleum can be bought in Canada. I shall keep on making inquiries, tho, dear, and hope to hear something about it soon. Well Daddy my own, bye-bye for another time. Al the love in the world your little Bubbles."

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Monday Afternoon

The letter reads:" Dearest, How do you like this little surprise party? It is the latest way of sewing for the Red Cross - You remember I told you I was to meet Maud at two o'clock this afternoon, and we were going down to make surgical dressings? Well, thru a little misunderstanding about our meeting place, we missed each other; so I returned home. Mother thought I looked tired and insisted upon my taking a nap. I cam up to my room, and for an hour I've been trying to sleep, but "thought"(???) has prevented it. Artie dear, I have such an awful attack of the blues and while I was lying there trying to fight it, and also wishing that I knew your address - for I felt so much like writing to you, the thought came to me, that I could send a letter to you thru Chaunce, if I knew his company number. Hence - ensued a little chat with Mrs. Leake on the phone, and receiving the desired information, rushed to my desk, and - thus endeth the little tale. You are just about reaching Washington now, and I bet you are tired after that dreadfully monotonous trip. Take good care of yourself my "___"(?) Good luck, and lots of other wishes. Lovingly "Me". P.S. Write real, real soon and thank Chaunce for playing postman. L.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Friday Morning

Eleanore Celeste mentions she would like to write in French or German so that others would not be able to understand what she writes to Arthur. She also mentions that Arthur asked if she minded if he called on other girls while in Washington. She responds honestly and states it would be hurtful. This letter is not dated.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, Thursday P.M.(2)

The letter mentions a snow storm that came through Eastern Canada and "cripples" the telegraph wires. She also mentions heading to Shelter Bay around December. This letter has no date.