Owen "Glen" Tudor letter to his mother- July 12, 1918
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a camp in France July 12, 1918. My Dear Mother, I am again in a new camp. From the number of times I have changed camps I suppose you will think that about all I do is to travel from our camp to another. However I have had enough of a pause in between to leave something of a soldiers duties. And to travel over this country adds to your experience & gives you
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[page 2] self confidence. I have seen quite a bit of France in the 3 months I have been here & will no doubt see a great deal more in the next three months. The Americans have made quite a name for them selves over here & the people certainly turn out to cheer us wherever we go. Americans are loved in France. It is certainly wonderful how well the two govern -
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[page 3] ments have co-operated. The Americans have done wonders but the French have also done winders in helping them get ready. Well, there is very little to say outside of military doings I am getting along all right. We have been fully equipt for sometime now. I will have to show you how I look "ready for action." I believe I can get a picture taken that will pass the censor.
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[page 4] This is a very poor pen I am using. How is every body? I have been recieving your letters very regularly and am certainly glad to get them. I am afraid you are working too hard. The war will be over some of these pretty days & then things will be a lot better than ever before. I will see to it that you get a good rest. Rachel must be pretty well tired out after the unfortunate run of sickness among the kids. Well, I will write again soon. Your loving [ms illegible: 1 wd] Glen -
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| Title | Owen "Glen" Tudor letter to his mother- July 12, 1918 |
| Creator | Tudor, Owen Glen |
| Source | Tudor, Owen Glen. Letter to his mother. 12 July 1918. Westover, John G., Collection, 1910-1946. C3733. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this July 12, 1918, letter to his mother, Owen "Glen" Tudor discussed travelling through France from camp to camp, and French popular opinions of the American troops. Tudor, a Maplewood, Missouri, native, served in the 128th Field Artillery in the 35th Division during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. A.E.F., 1917-1920; United States. Army. Division, 35th |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | C3733 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | July 12, 1918 |
| Language | English |