Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - October 6, 1918
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[October] 6th 1918 Dear Folks:- Been some time since I have written you but have been very busy - guess you have seen on the papers that we were in the big drive - believe me it was some battle - we had a few casualties - I cannot say as to whom was hurt or killed but can say I am OK - not a scratch. thanks to the Almighty who only gave me that pleasure - the Only One who can make such happeneings possible - It is to Him I owe my life and no one else - I received lots of mail from you - some the nite we went in the drive and some th eday after the nite we came out - they sure looked good - I have received letters dated [September] 5th 9th, 12th, 2nd, [August] 12th, 29th, 26th,
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5th, 1st, and 15th - sure did enjoy all of them - would have liked to answer sooner but I just couldn't am going to try to send you a cablegram today or tomorrow - that will reach you a little sooner than a letter - would like to tell you all the details but I can't - as to who was wounded etc - John is OK - so is Capt. & Cecil - guess the papers were full of the drive - well did not think that of Clarence - knew he was a rounder but did not think he was that crazy - hate to hear it. I just write to Louise and Miss Bertha as they are so good to write to me- I have heard from Hancock 3 times but have never answered them - she was in Chicago - I guess that is what split Elizabeth and me - I wrote her a nice letter at Mills and one on the ship and one or two since arrival here
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never a word from her have I received - I apolized to her if she was hurt by my actions but guess she did not see fit to accept and answer - so goes it - this is war time and I hope all my battles will be fought now because I am steering far away from them after this - my next move will be a nice home with years of content and pleasure in being at home with my parents and whoever my life's partner may be - I am ready to settle down and live a quiet, peaceful life - Mother I htink yo uare doing all you can for hte end of the war - as all you people back home are - that is the red blooded Americans - we are giving Fritz everything we have - don't worry I will be home before long a better man than when I left - Honey was glad to hear from you but have no tmuch time to write now - we are out resting as they call it but are organizing to go back to give Fritz some more hot lead - I get the "News" OK - but not the [Kansas City] papers very often - I would rather you would send me clippings in a letter and dont send the [Kansas City] papers - seems as if there is lots of typhoid at home - must be in the water - glad you are having a little business - hope it
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continues - we hear very little news from other fronts - but I think everything is OK on all of them - guess you had a good [MS illegible: 1 wd] - hope so - I do not see many of the casualty lists - am glad you sent Ruth to school - say Dad use that money of mine if you need it - don't hesitate - we can make some more when I return - if you need it use it - Dad here is one thing I have found out if you make up your mind to do a thing you can, ther emay be a chance but nothing is ever gained without taking chances - do not take any boarders - we dont have to do thta so dont
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do it - make your work as easy as you can cause you want to be able to travel with me when I get back - cause I will do some talking - so you want to be ready to listen - take care of yourself you and papa and have a good winter's rest - cause spring will see me there - was so glad to get so many letters - am glad Ruth got off OK - will write her soon - I am feeling fine - dont worry about me - take care of yourselves - all of you - it is nearly supper time so I will close - hope all of you are well - had a letter from Martha Allen and Miss Estelle - also Cousin
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Minnie Kirk and Ethel - also had one from Uncle Bill - there is nothing to tell of our recent battle only we gave ourselves honor and credit as American boys - we helped push Jerry closer to the Rhine - Hope to cross the Rhine the next time - will close. Goodbye - May God protect us so we can soon meet as son and parents - I owe my life to Him - Bye Bye, Lots of love to all, Your loving osn, Kirk - OK RKBrady 1st Lieut. 140th Inf-
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| Title | Robert Kirk Brady letter to Folks - October 6, 1918 |
| Creator | Brady, Robert Kirk |
| Source | Brady, Robert Kirk. Letter to Folks. 6 October 1918. Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919. C0077. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this October 6, 1918, letter to his folks in Richmond, Missouri, Robert Kirk Brady wrote about taking part in a big drive and news of typhoid at home. Brady, a native of Ray County, Missouri, served in the 140th Infantry Regiment during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | C0077 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | Ocotber 6, 1918 |
| Language | English |