Robert Kirk Brady letter to Sis - October 24, 1918
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[October 24, 1918] "Dugout in France-" Dear Sis:- Have a little time so will write you - have thought of you often and hope that you like your work and will make every opportunity count - have had several letters from home lately - all seem to be OK - Well Sis we were in the last big drive - my but it was just what, Sherman said "War is hell" - we lost several of the home boys killed and wounded - can not give you names - I sent a cablegram home as soon as I got back where I could - we came out, rested for just a few days and went in trenches - we are now in trenches on a quiet sector - having cool damp weather - guess it is drawing close to winter time - sure hate to see bad weather start - I am feeling OK -[MS illegible] I hear from Louise real often also
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Miss Bertha - so you know I get all the town gossip from her - how's school - hope you like it and are having a good time - say Sis I have a few hundred in the bank at home if you need it dive in on it as I dont need it - told Dad to use as much as he needn't - so if you are running short help yourself - I need only a few "francs" - don't suppose there is marry left at home. too bad about Christine - feel sorry for Perry and little Garner - Did Effie go to school and where? - did her and Claude ever break up? - Ruth, apply yourself and get all you can out of your school - when you get homesick just grit your teeth and go ahead - hard, how well I know but it can be done cause I have done it lots & lots of times - keep busy and don't get idle - I have found that the best remedy of all - be careful of your associates - watch yourself - have a good time - you know right from wrong so do it - a girl
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you know has to be very careful of her step - are you going home Thanksgiving? - wish I was - no such luck - Well Ruth writ ewhen you can and I will do the same - I am longing for the day when I sail for the U.S.A. - Be Good and remember I am for you and if I can help you just let me konw - Must close - Bye Bye Lots of love, Kirk - OK RKBrady 1st Lieut. 140th Inf-
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| Title | Robert Kirk Brady letter to Sis - October 24, 1918 |
| Creator | Brady, Robert Kirk |
| Source | Brady, Robert Kirk. Letter to Sis. 24 October 1918. Brady, Robert Kirk, Letters, 1917-1919. C0077. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this October 24, 1918, letter to his sister, Ruth, Robert Kirk Brady wrote about being in a big drive, several of the home boys being killed or wounded, and Ruth possibly going home for Thanksgiving. Brady, a native of Ray County, Missouri, served in the 140th Infantry Regiment during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; Thanksgiving |
| 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 24, 1918 |
| Language | English |