James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 23, 1917
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August 23/1917 - Dearest Mother- I am addressing this to you - but of course all my letters are meant for the whole family. I can not write to all of you - much though I would like to do so. Received letters from Aunt Kate and Uncle Wes - which I shall have to answer. I suppose that by the time you receive this both Ramsey and
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Harvey will be away from home. Harvey is with the Hospital Unit - how does he life it? And what is Ramsey doing? - A foolish question - for I suppose a letter is somewhere enroute telling me. I often think of the folks at home and wonder how things are going. Is Berthold a proficient chauffeur by now? The two girls and Berthold must be getting ready for school by this time
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that you receive this, suppose that school will have commenced. Thank Berthold for his key-ring. I have not done so before. And when you write don't fail to mention yourself and Father. I owe you both so much. Believe me - you are always in my thoughts wherever I happen to be. There does not seem to be much news this - but really - there is very little to write. We are working hard - that is, most of the section - Love - Ned.
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| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 23, 1917 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 23 August 1917. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated August 23, 1917, Henschel wrote his mother concerning his brothers and other family members. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | August 23, 1917 |
| Language | English |