Leopold H. Henschel letter to Captain E. E. Major - July 25, 1917
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July 25, 1917 Captain E.E. Major Columbia, [Missouri] Dear Captain:- On receipt of yours of the 16th returning to me the application of my son James Edward Henschel for an honorable discharge from the State militia, the same at that time having been refused, I took this matter up direct with J. H. McCord, the Adjutant General, and am pleased to be able to advise you that I am today in receipt of a letter from the Adjutant General stating that an honorable discharge will be granted. You will doubtless receive this information through the regular channels and I would appreciate it greatly if you will forward the discharge to me here. Assuring you of my appreciation of your courtesy in this matter, I remain, Yours very truly, LHH.B
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| Title | Leopold H. Henschel letter to Captain E. E. Major - July 25, 1917 |
| Creator | Henschel, Leopold H. |
| Source | Henschel, Leopold H. Letter to Captain E. E. Major. 25 July 1917. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated July 25, 1917, Leopold H. Henschel wrote to Captain E. E. Major regarding the honorable discharge of his son, James. Henschel noted that the honorable discharge was granted. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps; Military discharge |
| 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 | July 25, 1917 |
| Language | English |