Missouri Over There

James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 9, 1918

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August 9th 1918 - Mother dearest - Just a line - The school is over and we are on our way back to work. We have one wonderful day in Paris. Oh - Paris is beautiful. I love it and would like to be here a long-long time. But say Mother - I'd give anything just to be home tonight with you and Dad. All of my thoughts and love. Ned.

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Title James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - August 9, 1918
Creator Henschel, James E.
Source Henschel, James E. Letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 9 August 1918. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri.
Description In a letter dated August 9, 1918, Henschel wrote his mother and noted his training at school was over.
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 9, 1918
Language English