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Barton, James Harley, fl. 1919 to Mrs. Barton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.003 Author/Creator: Barton, James Harley, fl. 1919 Place Written: Germany Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 22, 1919 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his mother that it is an army holiday for George Washington's birthday but the weather is terrible. Reflects on his one year anniversary of deployment in Germany and describes his first days in that country. Tells Mrs. Barton to stop worrying about him and his brother Frank now that she knows where they are stationed. Describes the landscape and houses. Hopes she has received his gifts in the mail. Includes a note about writing to Frank. Written on YMCA American Expeditionary Force letterhead.

Barton, James Harley, fl. 1919

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