James Robert Davis letter to Mother - October 11, 1918
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[October] 11, 1918- Camp Upton [New York] Dear Mother Have been so busy the last few days that Ihavent had time or a chance to write a letter to anyone. The work has been new and rather hard for that reason. Iam mighty sorry Bill had to get Influenza in his family hope before this reaches you they will all be well - The way that has swept the country you might say the world is something awful - - glad you got the check and dont fail to use it if you need it - Iam also going to send you some more money if you need it use it if not put it to my and your credit but Ithink I told you about any money that Imight send - Have some in Silver City that you can [ms illegible: 1wd] Claud about really cant say just how much it is but something over a $1000\. Iwant that note of James paid soon and you can attend to that some day when you are down town
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I’ll tell the world it has been cold here a few morning tho I did feel it as much as I did at [Fort Riley] - guess Iam getting tough - cant it explain it any other way. It is pretty near 3 oclock so Iguess I’ll have and turn in - as Iwant to get up early - Love to everybody, Jim James R Davis
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| Title | James Robert Davis letter to Mother - October 11, 1918 |
| Creator | Davis, James Robert |
| Source | Davis, James Robert. Letter to Mother. 11 October 1918. James Robert Davis Collection, 1918-1919. 1994.41. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | James Robert Davis wrote this letter to his mother on October 11, 1918. Davis wrote from Camp Upton, New York and described some of his daily activities. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States; United States. Army--Physical training; Influenza; Camp Upton (N.Y.); Fort Riley (Kan.) |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; 816th Pioneer Infantry |
| Site Accession Number | 1994.41 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | October 11, 1918 |
| Language | English |