Paris, December 17,1917.
Commander Miss B. Booth,
120 West 14th Street, New York City, N. Y.
I have carefully observed the work of the Salvation Army from their first arrival in Training Area First Division American Expeditionary Force to date. The work they have done for the enlisted men of the Division and the places of amusement and recreation that they have provided for them, are of the highest order. I unhesitatingly state that, in my opinion, the Salvation Army has done more for the enlisted men of the First Division than any other organization or society operating in France.
F. G. Lawton,
Colonel, Infantry, National Army.
To Whom It May Concern:
The work of the Salvation Army as illustrated by the work of Major S. H. Atkins is duplicated by no one. He has been Chaplain and more besides. He has the confidence of officers and men. Major Atkins, as typifying the Salvation Army, has been forward at the very front with what is even more important than the rear area work.
Theodore Roosevelt.
The following letter was sent to Major Atkins of the Salvation Army:
Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry,
France, December 26, 1917.
I wish to thank you for the great work you have been doing here among the men of this battalion. You have added greatly to the happiness and contentment of us all; giving, as you have, an opportunity for good, clean entertainment and pleasure.