Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939 to Susie Duane
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.016 Author/Creator: Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939 Place Written: Baccarat, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1918 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy
Condolence letter to her aunt regarding the death of her cousin Alex who died in the service of his country. Promises to visit his grave in the north of France when she is granted leave. Includes information about Christmas gifts to be mailed home. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead, with "American Expeditionary Forces" struck and replaced with "French Army."
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