Ernest McKeighan letter to Carrie Lou - n.d.
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My Dear Baby Girl Was so glad to get your letter, You do not know how it warmed my heart That cuddle thing looks good to Father and I look forward to the time when it will occur. Do not know, Baby, as to my coming to see you soon, It is probably too much to expect, but you must be Father
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[page 2] so much better. I know you are eating the things mother tells you to as I am confident you want to be well and strong when I come home. You will need lots of strength for Father will expect a mighty hug. That lock of hair will be in my pocket wherever I go. Write often sweetheart to your loving old Daddy. Kisses & then some oooooooooooooo and Love - Love - Love Father
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My Dear little Sweetheart I received your dear Valentines and was so very pleased and specially was I pleased with the dear little letter. You have improved in your writing and really write such nice things Hope the old vacination will take this time and you not have any trouble
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with it. were you a brave girl when the Dr worked on you? Of course you were though. Bet you had a great time at Cinderilla. Yes I know you want to see me, Dear One, and I am almost Crazy to hold you close to me, Sweet. Am sending some little stories out of a paper I picked up. Did you and Mother get my Valentines? Kiss Mother for me and keep loving your Daddy
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| Title | Ernest McKeighan letter to Carrie Lou - n.d. |
| Creator | McKeighan, Ernest |
| Source | McKeighan, Ernest. Letter to Carrie Lou. n.d. Ernest E. McKeighan Papers. 2005.14. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Ernest McKeighan sent this letter to his daughter from Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma. In the letter, McKeighan mentioned receiving a Valentine's Day card from his daughter. McKeighan served as part of Company E, 110th Engineers, 35th Division during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Camp Doniphan (Okla.); United States. Army. Division, 35th |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 2005.14 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Language | English |