LYMAN SCHOOL FOR
BOYS
SCHOOL
LYMAN
BAND.
FIRST CORNET INTHE U.S. A.
WHO GOT HIS TRAINING AT THE
LYMAN SCHOOL,
WRITES
Aug. 4, 1903.
Dear Sir: I have just received
your letter of the 28th and will qlad-
ly answer it. spent the last few
months in studyinq music to fit me
for the place lam now in.
30, '03 lenlisted in the Army and
like it very well.
On June
I cannot say just what I would
like to. I can't seem to get what I
want to say from a pen or pencil.
If every boy who was at the school
qot the lesson that I qot they are
havinq a qood time now
When went to the school in 1898 I was put in the band and through the in
structions of Mr.Wilcox I learned to play a cornet. Well, when I went to the school
for my second time, Iwas put in the band aqain.
Wheeler I now thank God that I was so unfortunate as to be sent to Lyman
School. It done what I quess no other place could do.
Well, I will tell you, Mr.
I used to qet some qood letters from Mrs.Wheelock when I was at home, but
I have not qot any since have been out here, I know she will write as I think
she has just the same kind words for me now that she did when I was at the school.
The place out here is as qood as a fellow could want to be in. Up to the day
I was sent to Lyman School lused tobacco like a child uses candy. The last time
I used tobacco was June 12,1898, the day before I was sent to Lyman School.
If you ever want to hear from me, just say so and I will qladly
If you see Mr. Wilcox just tell him where his old lst. cornet player is and tell
him that he is the cause of all my qood luck. I like here and intend to stay and
save a little pile and make a mark in the world. lam on the road to success and
it will take more than an ordinary mishap to block my way. lam in the best
of health and feeling like a kinq over my success.
When leave the band I will be an all round Ist class musician. This band
is considered the best band in the Army. As I have nothing more to say just
now I will have to close hopinq it won't be lonq before I hear from you aqain.
answer it.
sincerely yours,
I remain as ever,
