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7 July 1918
Roberts, Edward, fl. 1918
to Mayme Glerum
Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.
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18 April 1918
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918
to Kenneth S. Anderson
Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...
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13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
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October 1918
Writes to his niece about military life and asks about friends at home. Encourages Gladys to study hard and be the first person in the family to graduate from high school. Includes a Christmas package coupon. Written on YMCA letterhead.
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23 February 1919
Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.
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20 April 1919
Writes to his niece on board the USS Mount Vernon. Discusses his trip home and his doubts in getting a speedy discharge. Written on YMCA letterhead.
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19 December 1918
Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
to M.J. Flynn
Writes to his mother about his lack of mail. Reports that his plans to enter officer school have been cancelled because the war has ended. Expects to be home soon and intends to settle in his hometown of Washington, Pennsylvania. Written on...
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30 July 1918
Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...
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28 November 1918
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...
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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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