Ernest McKeighan letter to Family - August 17, 1917
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Camp Clark Nevada [Missouri] [August] 17-1917 Dear Girls, We are all set and in fine shape at this camp. Everything went along in fine shape and our Co. arrived in fine feather. But I for see a hot time for your poor fish as the open season for chiggers is on here. My friend Capt Ransaphen is here and does not expect to get out for some time. Tried to get you on the tel last night but could not seem to make connection Severel men want to see me so will write more tonight. Love and lots of it my sweethearts Father
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[envelope] After 5 days, return to Capt. E.E. McKeighan Camp Clark Nevada [Missouri] NEVADA, [Missouri] [August 17, 1917] 9-30 AM MRS CAPT McKEIGHAN 1810 E 49th St Kansas City [Missouri]
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| Title | Ernest McKeighan letter to Family - August 17, 1917 |
| Creator | McKeighan, Ernest |
| Source | McKeighan, Ernest. Letter to Family. 17 August 1917. Ernest E. McKeighan Papers. 2005.14. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Ernest McKeighan sent this letter to his family and informed them of his arrival at Camp Clark, Nevada. McKeighan served as part of Company E, 110th Engineers, 35th Division during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Division, 35th; Camp Clark (Mo.) |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 2005.14 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | August 17, 1917 |
| Language | English |