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John L. Barkley letter to Lela - January 10, 1918

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Title John L. Barkley letter to Lela - January 10, 1918
Creator Barkley, John Lewis
Source Barkley, John L. Letter to Lela. 10 January 1918. John Lewis Barkley Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.33. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri.
Description In this incomplete letter dated January 10, 1918, John L. Barkley wrote Lela concerning his bout with the mumps at Fort Riley and speculation that he might be spent to the Philippines instead of France.
Subject LCSH United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th; United States. Army. Division, 3rd; Mumps; Fort Riley (Kan.)
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 Janurary 10, 1918
Language English