Flora, fl. 1918 to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.103 Author/Creator: Flora, fl. 1918 Place Written: Journy, Pas de Calais, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1918 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy
Boarding house mistress writes to Captain Anderson about how glad she is that they have become friends. She encourages him to maintain his French and wonders if he plans on returning to Journy. Comments on the sad state of the Journy landscape and the hope in the hearts of its residents. Passes along information from the other girls who have written to the American soldiers. Hopes he has received her letter from August and adds that the postal service has improved. Wishes him a merry Christmas.
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