Paul Doumer letter to Agnes Fraas - 1931
Transcript
Paris, Summer 1931 Dear Madam, We thought that you might like to take home with you this little memorial present, from your pious pilgrimage to France. This little sack is made with our united flags, and it is filled with earth of France, which is sacred to you, as it is to us, because of all the young heroes who rest in our soil. We are sure there is nothing that can give more peace and joy to your children than to know that both your country and ours are still closely united for the defense of the common ideal, for which they sacrificed their lives. You have won the gratitude of the women of France, and their hearts feel and sympathize with yours during these days of emotion and souvenirs. We beg to remain, dear Madam, Affectionately and gratefully yours. [signatures]
Details
| Title | Paul Doumer letter to Agnes Fraas - 1931 |
| Creator | Doumer, Paul |
| Source | Doumer, Paul. Letter to Agnes Fraas. 1931. Frank X. Fraas Collection. 2002.50. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Paul Doumer sent this letter to Agnes France as part of a present to the mothers who took part in the Gold Star Mothers pilgrimage of 1931. Agnes went to France to visit the grave of her son, Frank Fraas. Frank served in the 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division and died on October 7, 1918 from wounds received in action. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; Memorialization |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; 129th Field Artillery, Battery C.; Gold Star Mothers |
| Site Accession Number | 2002.50 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | ca. 1931 |
| Language | English |