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Addressed to Carrie Dale in regards to the loss of Carson Dale. The certificate states Carson was killed in action in France on July 23, 1916. It is signed by the president, chairman, and secretary of the Gloucestershire territorial force association.

The envelope did not contain any items but a letter with the same date is a part of the collection.

This booklet contains a detailed overview of the First Mississippi. Included are pictures and rosters of those who served in companies A through M, machine gun company, and supply company. Other information includes leisure activities, field day, rifle team, and various poems/songs. Jarvis Dale was Artificer in Company D.

Carson is late in responding to Blondie's letter due to insufficient funds for purchasing stamps. In this letter Carson informs Blondie that he is to leave for the slaughterhouse that is France and fears that he may not return. He expresses his concern for the family, desires to see them again, and wishes them well as it may be his last letter.

Carson, stationed at Bristol, writes that he advises several Americans wanting to enlist in the English Army to stay out of the war unless they wanted a hard life. The Americans listened to the advice and headed back to the states. Carson adds that he is growing tired of camp life and is sick of being moved around the country. He is anxious to see combat and if the chance doesn't come soon he will desert the army. In an attempt to avoid desertion, Carson asks his sister to send proof of his American citizenship so that he can be discharged. It is not an attempt to avoid being sent to the front but avoid more of camp life. In addition, Carson mentions his dislike for England, the inter-racial marriages, and describes the pictures enclosed with the letter. The pictures mentioned by Caron were not included with the collection.

Carson writes from France where he has been stationed for about 3 weeks. He is ill and though the type of illness is unstated, he can barely speak louder than a whisper. His responses to letters have been delayed due to insufficient funds for purchasing paper and stamps. There is also a shift in his attitude about warfare due to the things he has seen, which have given Carson reasons to think more about religion. Some details of time in the trenches are given and the sights have left him with no appetite. Lastly, Carson mentions that it will be his last letter until he leaves the trenches.

Carson writes due to not hearing from Carrie in a long time and is concerned about the meaning behind the lack of contact. He is uncertain of the reasons and wonders if he included too much about the war in his previous letters. He sends his regards to the family, his desire to them but is also uncertain if or when that will happen.

Carson tells his family he is anxious for the war to be over and wishes he could send more money to aid the family. He informs them that he has saved very little due to spending most of his earnings in England. Carson notes that he is living a better life in France than the one he lived in England. He also adds that he has been thinking about the passing of their mother and asks Carrie to warn Jarvis not to stray like he had. It is also noted that if he is to fall in battle that she and their dad will have his earnings as he is doubtful that he will make it home.