Maylin J. Pickering correspondence and documents , 1890; 1916-1919; 1924; 1927

This folder contains two letters written from Maylin to his mother. In the first letter, dated September 9, 1916 sent from El Paso, TX. Maylin discusses his son, John; how he will try and purchase some Navajo rugs to bring to her; and discusses moving to a new camp soon. In the letter dated September 28, 1918 sent from England Maylin discusses his experiences riding in a car in England; dinners with civilians; and plans for a trip to the sea with other officers. This folder also includes: An invitation for a meeting at the Mustin Genealogical Association, October 31, 1890; Special Order No. 33, from War Department providing the appointment of Maylin Joseph Pickering as Major in the Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps. February 8, 1918;“London Opinion”, Vol. LIX, No. 759, October 5th, 1918; United States Army certificate, Major Air Service, Aeronautics. Honorably discharged at Garden City, New York February 28, 1919; Certificate appointment for Maylin Pickering, Major Air Service from December 12, 1924 for active duty to be called upon if necessary; and Memorandum from F.E. Hamilton, Comptroller, The Official Source Records Fund to M.J. Pickering October 7, 1927 regarding being a sponsor of “The Source Records of the Great War” set of books.