Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - May 11, 1918
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Somewhere in France May 11 1918 Dear Folks:- You see I am "somewhere" - I have done some traveling - still going farther some day - have had a fine trip, hope it continues as fine as long as I am in this country. I sure am feeling fine - hope you are the same. this is some fine country. people are very polite and kind to us. as you know I can not write very much news- all the boys are fine -
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they are all enjoying the trip. see lots of soldiers of every land - suppose by now you ha ve learned of my safe arrival. our trip across was fine and no danger what-ever. Subs were not out that is we didn't see them. I am now at a Y.M.C.A. writing this letter - some grand organization. do not hear much war news here - the closer you get the lest you hear. soon will be the end of
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school. Ruth graduates does not seem long since I did. can hardly realize it. I hardly know what to say as I am not as yet up to just what news you can tell. I am feeling fine - will write as often as I can but most of the time I will be kept some busy - tell all my friends hello - give them my best - have not see nCecil yet - dont know
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where he is. hope all are well. I sure am enjoying the best of health and seeing lots of things. Write often I will write whenever I can - don't worry about me - I am O.K. Well let you know when I need anything. Love to all Your loving son Kirk. Lieut. R.K. Brady Co "G" 140th Inf. American Expeditionary Forces via New York.
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| Title | Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - May 11, 1918 |
| Creator | Brady, Robert Kirk |
| Source | Brady, Robert Kirk. Letter to Folks. 11 May 1918. Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919. C0077. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this May 11, 1918, letter to his folks in Richmond, Missouri, Robert Kirk Brady wrote from a Y.M.C. A. in France concerning his arrival. Brady, a native of Ray County, Missouri, served in the 140th Infantry Regiment during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Y.M.C.A. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | C0077 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | May 11, 1918 |
| Language | English |