E. Bromwell letter to Mrs. Elizabeth C. Clarke - August 18, 1923
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[E. Garsney Brownell, M.D. letterhead] [August] 18, [1923] Dear Mrs Clark I do not, at the moment recall your son. During March and April 1918 I was at the front, but my acquaintance among aviators was very large. If you are ever in New York do look me up and also bring a picture of your son if possible. It may be that when I hear more about him or see his picture it will refresh my memory and I shall be able to tell you some thing of him which just now
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I am not able to do. I have been to the 1000 Islands hence any delay in writing very sincerely E. G. Brownwell
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Title | E. Bromwell letter to Mrs. Elizabeth C. Clarke - August 18, 1923 |
Creator | Bromwell, E. |
Source | Bromwell. E. Letter to Elizabeth C. Clarke. 18 August 1923. Clarke Family Manuscript Collection, 1540-1926. DOC MSS 30. Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections, St. Louis, Missouri. |
Description | Powhatan Hughes Clarke served with the 21st Aero Squadron and the Labor Bureau A.E.F. during World War I. He died from tuberculosis August 20, 1920. Clarke's mother, Elizabeth Clemens Clarke, corresponded with her son |
Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical Care; World War, 1914-1918--Chemical Warfare; Gas; Tuberculosis; World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, American |
Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
Site Accession Number | DOC MSS 30 |
Contributing Institution | Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections |
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Date Original | August 8, 1923 |
Language | English |