Letter to Enoch H. Crowder - January 4, 1918
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January 4, 1918. My dear General: Upon my return from a Christmas visit to Gallatin, find your favor of the 20th ult . It was a pleasure for me to hear the expressions which were universally prevalent at home especially complimentary to General Pershing and yourself. Northwestern Missouri takes a just pride in the creditable record made by both of you. This being the case, of course you must expect us on any public occasion to pay tribute to our heroes. I am proud of your record and wish for you a full measure of happiness during the year upon which we are just entering. Sincerely your friend, [signature illegible] Gen. E. H. Crowder, War Department, Washington, D.C.
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| Title | Letter to Enoch H. Crowder - January 4, 1918 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Letter to Enoch H. Crowder. 04 January 1918. Crowder, Enoch H. (1859-1932), Papers, 1884-1942. C1046. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | In this letter, an unknown author wrote General Enoch H. Crowder and explained how proud they were of both Crowder and General Pershing. This document is part of a collection compiled by Enoch Herbert Crowder, the Edinburg, Grundy County, Missouri native who served as Judge Advocate General. Crowder devised the Selective Service Act in 1917 which drafted America's forces during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | Crowder, E. H. (Enoch Herbert), 1859-1932; Draft--Law and legislation |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Selective Service Act of 1917; Selective Draft Act |
| Site Accession Number | C1046 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | January 4, 1918 |
| Language | English |