Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - December 9, 1918
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[December 9, 1918] Dear Folks:- Will drop you a few lines - been rather busy lately - still near Commercy - have a good billet - have received no mail lately - think we will tomorrow - Milligan & Farris got back - they report a fine trip - worth seeing they say - as soon as I get enough francs saved up I intend to take a trip to Paris, Nice etc - sure a grand trip they say - wish you could see my moustache- am trying to save it till I get my picture taken to
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send you one- bet you would have some big laugh - how are you all? hope you are as well and happy as I am - I sure do feel fine - war is over and no more fighting and staying in trenches is enough to make one happy - guess Ruth is counting the days till she gets home - don't blame her - I am too but have a few more to count than she has - ha! ha! - we are drilling but not very long hours - Paul is close to me but don't know where - am trying to locate him - had a letter from him saying he was OK - weather here is still cool and damp - not so very cold - but stamps awfully damp - guess Pres. Wilson is getting close to France - hope he soon signs peace - hope all of you have a happy Xmas - I know I will - tell Honey to have a big one - want all of you to spend a happy Xmas and have a good time - it wont e so long till I will be back -
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don't know any news - expect some mail in a few days - I am OK - tell everyone hello - Will close Love to all, Your loving son, Kirk - OK RKBrady Capt 140th Inf. Co "K"
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| Title | Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - December 9, 1918 |
| Creator | Brady, Robert Kirk |
| Source | Brady, Robert Kirk. Letter to Folks. 9 December 1918. Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919. C0077. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this December 9, 1918, letter to his folks in Richmond, Missouri, Robert Kirk Brady wrote about extensive drilling, President Wilson visiting France, and the upcoming holiday. Brady, a native of Ray County, Missouri, served in the 140th Infantry Regiment during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; Christmas; Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | C0077 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | December 9, 1918 |
| Language | English |