James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 24, 1917
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August 24/1917 - Dearest Mother- We are carrying rock again today for what I sincerely hope will be the last time. It's a dirty job and makes the camions a little more work than usual to clean - but worse than that is that it is so monatonous. Of course we are required to clean and oil up whenever we come in from a trip of any sort - and camions in wartimes must be kept spotless - much cleaner than
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nine out of ten private motor cars. And it must be done with out water - simply because there is no water here. Our drinking water is all brought from a nearby town. Must close for we are ready to leave. My love to everyone at home. My regards to all of the neighbors I suppose that Dr. Bellows will be leaving soon. Ned.
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| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 24, 1917 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 24 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 24, 1917, Henschel wrote his mother about his current load and the effects it will have on the condition of his camion. |
| 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 24, 1917 |
| Language | English |