James Robert Davis letter to Mother and Others - November 8, 1918
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Rec. [November] 8, 1918 at Sea. Dear Mother & Others This is the second attempt Ihave made to write while at sea so I’ll make an extra effort to make this one a success. Ithought at first that perhaps It could give you a description of the sea but it cant be done just a lot of restless water. that at first is very fascinating but after about five days of it you begin to wonder if you’ll ever see land again and you know that once back in the U.S. you’ll never care to leave. However the trip has been interesting and Iam glad Im here but hope it wont be long before we get back. Fortunately Ihavent been sea sick
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and we had some pretty rough sea too - Iwas a little uneasy for fear Iwould have a spill of it. Judging from the looks and remarks of those who were sick, there isnt any pleasure in it and yet just as soon as any one runs towards the side of the ship we wells ones always laught. Cant tell why the sight is funny to the well one - Will finish later. Love to everybody Will; please send to Mary Mary to Wayne and Wayne return to me Mother
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| Title | James Robert Davis letter to Mother and Others - November 8, 1918 |
| Creator | Davis, James Robert |
| Source | Davis, James Robert. Letter to Mother and Others. 08 November 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 other relatives on November 8, 1918. Davis wrote while on board a troop transport ship headed to Europe and described what it was like being out at sea. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States |
| 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 | November 8, 1918 |
| Language | English |