F.C. Streufert letter to Theodore Graebner - July 14, 1918
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[Lutheran Church Board for Army and Navy letterhead] July 13, 1918. Dear Brother: The Rev. Paul F. Arndt. Of Moberly, [Missouri], has been recommended to us as Government Chaplain to serve our boys under the Flag. Could you give us any information as to his fitness for this position? Write us concerning his character, his ability in preaching English, his ability to deal with young men and men of high standing. Write us concerning his age and family. We would be very thankful to you for any and all information you can give us concerning him. Very cordially yours, FCS/KK F C Streufert
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| Title | F.C. Streufert letter to Theodore Graebner - July 14, 1918 |
| Creator | Streufert, F.C. |
| Source | Streufert, F.C. Letter to Theodore Graebner. 13 July 1918. Graebner, Theodore Collection. Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Reverend F.C. Streufert, secretary of the Lutheran Church Board for Army and Navy to Theodore Graebner. Streufert inquired about Reverend Paul F. Arndt of Moberly, Missouri for the position of Government Chaplain. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Public opinion; World War, 1914-1918--Religious aspects |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Contributing Institution | Concordia Historical Institute |
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| Date Original | July 13, 1918 |
| Language | English |