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Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919 to Hazel Reese

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.099 Author/Creator: Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: Brittany, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1919 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to Louisville. Advises Hazel to keep from sending any more letters to France as he will probably not receive them. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919
Reese, Hazel, fl. 1918-1919

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