James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 30, 1917
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August 30/1917 Mother dear - I have just a few minutes before they call lights out in which to say "goodnight". The long-lost trip arrived at last and it was a real one. We left at some early hour (long before dawn) carried seventy-fives and returned at about nine tonight. A pretty long drive. I have just finished carrying
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gasoline and brushing off the mud and dust - so that old twenty-two is already for the inspector again - and I am all ready for bed. I hope that they keep us busy from now on and that the repos is not only broken but ended. Although tired - I think the fellows are more contented than they have been for a week. Rest
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is all right - but when given in large doses - much worse than a little too much work. Lots of love. Will try to write a regular letter tomorrow. Ned.
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| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 30, 1917 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 30 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 30, 1917, Henschel wrote to his mother about his latest trip carrying ammunition. |
| 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 30, 1917 |
| Language | English |