James Robert Davis letter to Mother & Ethel - September 29, 1918
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Dear Mother & Ethel Not much news today but I’ll write a note and then get cleaned up for dinner. Iwent to Junctions a while last night but couldnt get a room so had to come back - would liked to have stayed in town as I was tired and a good bed would have been as welcome as the flowers in June. Hiked about 20 miles yesterday beside standing inspections and going thru the gas house. Havent heard from Will this week alltho Iwrote him last Sunday and fully expected a reply from him. if amy and the kids have arrived give them my love sure would like to see them. cant tell how much longer I’ll be here - might be gone in 24 hours and again Imay [ms illegible: 1 wd] here a few more months Not a very satisfactory conditions of affairs but
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such is army life. Nothing of interest to write so will take this to the post office. Love to all Jim Sunday [September] 29 1918
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| Title | James Robert Davis letter to Mother & Ethel - September 29, 1918 |
| Creator | Davis, James Robert |
| Source | Davis, James Robert. Letter to Mother & Ethel. 29 September 1918. James Robert Davis Collection, 1918-1919. 1994.41. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | James Robert Davis wrote this letter to his mother and Ethel on September 29, 1918. Davis was enrolled at a medical officers training camp at Fort Riley, Kansas and described his daily activities. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States; Fort Riley (Kan.); United States. Army. Medical Officers' Training Camp; United States. Army--Inspection. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1994.41 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | September 29, 1918 |
| Language | English |