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Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919 to Emily Tuell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.098 Author/Creator: Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Brittany, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 26, 1919 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel Reese and sends his love. Adds that General Pershing personally inspected the troops and gave a speech. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919
Tuell, Emily, fl. 1919
Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948

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