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8 October 1917
Dawes, Charles G. (1865-1951)
to Rufus
He tells his brother that a letter he received from a William is enclosed here (not in collection). He has gone into the best corps.
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12 October 1917
He tells his brother about Ohio Cities and their revenue. He would like to see their earnings report. He spent the evening with General Pershing last night.
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19 October 1917
to my dear mother
He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.
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23 October 1917
He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...
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23 March 1918
He talks of a Col. Henry S. Graves that he has gotten know. His labor organization is going well. There have been air raids.
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7 April 1918
He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.
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14 April 1918
He revisited his old regiment this past week. He does not mind the air raids. he tells her to keep writing even if he is a poor correspondent.
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19 April 1918
He has enclosed some souveniers of the war (not included here). Some amazing things have happened which will remain in posterity but he can't write of it here because of the censors.
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9 May 1918
He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.
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5 June 1918
He apologizes for his poor correspondence. He notes his recent promotion. He is very well except he sometimes does not sleep well because of the air raids.
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