John L. Barkley letter to Cocky - April 29, 1918
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April 29 1918 A.E. France Dear Cocky. Am over here in France having some what of a good time. Lots of Beer and pleanty of other junk to drink. Also some pretty little French girls to gaze upon. I should have written sooner but have been so busy. We are had a fine trip comming over was slightly sea sick for about one day. These French people are sure wise lookin outfit they take every thing easy but they have nothing on me. How is farming? I suppose you have some corn planted by this time. How is my cattle? Did Mr Reed ever pull through the winter. Did Wordens ever move
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[page 2] on the other place? and did Kinders ever get out west. How is Flodie and Marie. I havn't herd from the states yet but by the time this letter reaches you I think I will. Well I must close for it is getting dark and I havnt much time. Answer real soon. From your brother John PVT John L Barkley. Co. K 4th US inft American Ex Forces.
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| Title | John L. Barkley letter to Cocky - April 29, 1918 |
| Creator | Barkley, John Lewis |
| Source | Barkley, John L. Letter to Cocky. 29 April 1918. John Lewis Barkley Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.33. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated April 29, 1918, John L. Barkley wrote Cocky concerning the trip over to France and his short bout of seasickness. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th; United States. Army. Division, 3rd |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.33 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | April 29, 1918 |
| Language | English |