Elizabeth C. Clarke letter to Paul Henderson - May 15, 1921
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Buckingham Annex May 15th Major Paul Henderson; Dear Major Henderson, My son, Powhatan Clarke, mentioned in his letters from France that he was stationed with you, while he was attached to the Ordnance. He thought he was lucky being under your command
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and was considering transferring to the Ordnance at your suggestion, but he couldn
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not have his full name. I would also like to find a major
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My son was in if almost 2 yrs returning [October] 1919 My son 1919 the following summer August 1920 died of lung trouble. He had been gassed the doctors said the severe hardships there had undermined his power of [ms illegible: 1 wd] be so glad to see you Sincerely Elsie Clemens Clarke Address : - Mrs. Powhatan H. Clarke Moorlands Hotel
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| Title | Elizabeth C. Clarke letter to Paul Henderson - May 15, 1921 |
| Creator | Clarke, Elizabeth C. |
| Source | Clarke, Elizabeth C. Letter to Paul Henderson. 15 May 1921. 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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| Rights | Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details at 314-977-5516, or tachee@slu.edu. |
| Date Original | March 25, 1921 |
| Language | English |