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8 April 1919
Fike, George, fl. 1919
to Eva Mae Fike
Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.
GLC07810.012
28 November 1918
Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
to M.J. Flynn
Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...
GLC07810.014
14 December 1918
Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939
to Susie Duane
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...
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6 October 1918
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about the trip across the Atlantic. Describes the small French town in which he is stationed. Reports having received several letters from home. Requests a Christmas care package that includes a couple of pounds of maple sugar...
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3 December 1918
Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland...
GLC07810.019
6 June 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...
GLC07810.021
16 June 1918
Writes to his mother that he is healthy and getting along well. Says that mail may be infrequent and unsatisfactory but not because something has happened to him. Describes letter-writing as a chore and may not have the opportunity to write very...
GLC07810.022
30 June - 1 July 1918
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents about his lack of correspondence from the family and the unreliability of the mail. Mentions the countryside and adds that any description of the land is prohibited. He has recieved a letter from a friend who informs him that...
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7 July 1918
Writes to his mother about his general well-being. Inquires as to Harold's whereabouts. Includes a Christmas list and instructions for mailing care packages. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with...
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21 July 1918
Writes to his parents about what little time he has to correspond. Discusses the unreliable mail. Thanks his parents for all their letters. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions...
GLC07810.026
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