Phoenix AYLUS continues to transcribe historical documents from the National Archives. Volunteers Wenting Chen and Yongfeng Chen transcribed a total of 23 documents.
Yongfeng Chen transcribed 11 documents: Cable Number 2596, General Headquarters, A.E. F., 16 May 1919, Cable Number 1854, General Headquarters, A.E.F, 12 November 1918 pg 1, Cable Number 2020, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 31 December 1918, Cable Number 1385, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 28 June 1918 page 1, Cable Number 1385, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 28 June 1918 page 2, Cable Number 1443, General Headquarters, A.E.F., France, 11 July 1918 page 1, Cable Number 1443, General Headquarters, A.E.F., France, 11 July 1918 page 2, Cable Number 1443, General Headquarters, A.E.F., France, 11 July 1918 page 3, Cable Number 237, Headquarters, A. E. F. France, 21 October 1917 page 1, and Cable Number 237, Headquarters, A. E. F. France, 21 October 1917 page 2.
“I did Cable Number 1523, General Headquarters,A.E.F.,France, 28 July 1918 pg1. I learned that nurses have to wear complete uniforms and an extra pair of shoes for the war time. I also did Cable Number 2596, General Headquarters, A.E. F., 16 May 1919. I learned that the Artillery School in Treves was discontinued at an early date.I did Cable Number 1854, General Headquarters, A.E.F, 12 November 1918 pg 1. I learned that the U.S was evacuating German troops from Italian, Balkan, and the Austria-Hungary territories. ”
“I did Cable Number 299, [Blank], 23 November 1917 pg 1. I learned that a soldier died from cerebral spinal meningitis in line of duty.”
“I did Cable Number 2020, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 31 December 1918. I learned that First Lieutenant James K Symington got his Distinguished Service Cross award disapproved of.”
“I did Cable Number 1385, General Headquarters, A.E.F., 28 June 1918pages 1 and 2. I learned that orders by the military used cablegrams to order items.”
“I did Cable Number 1443, General Headquarters, A.E.F., France, 11 July 1918 pg 1,2 and 3. I learned that some of the stuff they order comes from France.”
“I did Cable Number 237, Headquarters, A. E. F. France, 21 October 1917 page 1 and 2. I learned that recommendations for promotion have to be accepted by the Headquarters first.”
Wenting Chen transcribed 12 documents: Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg29, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg30, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg31, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg32, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg33, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg34, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg40, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg41, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg44, Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg45, and Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg46.
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg45. I learned where Mr. G. P. Hamilton lives.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg46. I learned that the letters are written to Steel Companies. ”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg29. I learned that Edo Aircraft is working with the Railroad Company.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg30. I learned that James G. Boss was the Assistant General Counsel.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg31. I learned that Louis H. Bean is the Chief Housing Supervisor.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg32. I learned that Robert P. Patterson is the Under Secretary of War and approves invoices.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg33. I found it interesting that most of the letters start with “It is recommended that”.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg34 . I learned some placor no. for some of the companies.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg40. I learned that Mr. Fisher is not a reliable man. ”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg41. I learned that the Executive Order 9217was issued by the President of the United States on August 7, 1942.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg43. I learned that the company Lessee is in the State of Illinois.”
“I did Volume 35: Part 1; October 1-14, 1943 pg44. I learned that Albert E. Bassett is the Vice President of the company. ”
