Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks No. 7 - n.d.
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[Thursday] nite Dear Folks: - Well papa we have had 2 more days like Sun. chances are for another tomorrow - dont do nothing but shove in the wood - has been so bad that we have not had school-sure was glad. guess you are having a touch up there - had a letter from Elizabeth today saying she was having troulbe with her ear - says she believes it is getting worse - sure do hate it. dont say nothing about it. dont say nothing about it to her - how did papa stand the trip home. hope O.K. he sure would get some weather here now- know nothing new as to movements. am feeling fine - sure dont like soldiering in this kind of weather -
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a little cold getting up in the morns- looks as if I will get home real soon- of course you never know what will happen- hope all of you are wel- will write again at end of week- will close for tonite- Goodnite, Love to all, Your loving son, Kirk
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| Title | Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks No. 7 - n.d. |
| Creator | Brady, Robert Kirk |
| Source | Brady, Robert Kirk. Letter to Folks No. 7. n.d. Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919. C0077. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this undated letter to his folks in Richmond, Missouri, Robert Kirk Brady wrote about his Christmas dinner, packages provided by the Red Cross, and his upcoming attendance at either the Liaison School or Communication School. Brady, a native of Ray County, Missouri, served in the 140th Infantry Regiment during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | Military training; World War, 1914-1918; Christmas; Thanksgiving; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Red Cross |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Liaison School; Communication School |
| Site Accession Number | C0077 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | n.d. |
| Language | English |