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2 May 1919
Dawes, William C., fl. 1919
to Charles Dawes
He is excited about his upcoming visit. He asks Charles to be the godfather of his grandson. Written at Mount Ephrain.
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25 May 1919
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.
GLC02679.35
30 June 1919
His departure will be delayed until July 20th because of further negotiations with the French Government. He describes his trip to England. He and other military associates went to the christening of his godson. They met William Dawes and his wife...
GLC02679.40
26 June 1919
Poem for the Christening of Charles Ambrose WIlliam Dawes
At Bernhill Church.
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30 July 1921
Greene, A., fl. 1921
to General Charles G. Dawes
The author writes that if it is true Dawes uses a lot of curse words, he is sure there is nothing malicious about it. But he recommends saying a prayer as reparation as the Holy Name Society does.
GLC02679.70
1918
Keystone View Company
"Miracle of Lucy." France--Unharmed Crucifix Amidst Total Ruins
The interior of a destroyed church in the town of Lucy-le-Bocage in France. The arch has remained intact and on it hangs Jesus on the cross, unharmed.
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October 19, 1915
Ruins of Longpont Village and Abbey, France
A dirt road running through a destroyed town in Northern France. In the distance stands the the ruins of the Abbey Church of Longpont.
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Mass in the Allied Trenches on the Western Front
During the war, priests of the Catholic Church held services for the soldiers. Masses were often held in dug-outs in the front line trenches. It was a solemn scene because of the reality of death these men faced.
GLC09584.104
1914-1918
Cardinal Mercier, Renowned Belgian Prelate, Speaking at Dinant, Belgium
Cardinal Mercier speaks to a crowd at the cathedral in Dinant, Belgium, a town that suffered a massacre of Belgian civilians when the Germans invaded in 1914. Mercier was known for speaking out passionately against German atocities in Beglium...
GLC09584.014
June 1917-1918
Starkey, Teddy, fl. 1917-1918
Mrs. Rosa Starkey
One letter from Teddy Starkey to Rosa Starkey dated June circa 1917-1918. He reports on the quarantine that he has been under. It was lifted the day before and the men were allowed to leave after getting their mouths, noses, and throats sprayed twice...
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