Ernest McKeighan letter to Family - July 27, 1918
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France July 27 [1918] My Sweethearts, Another Sunday is past and it has been one of hard work. I don
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[page 2] game 15 years or so, also some who have been to training camps at home and then at two or three schools over here. It makes me think there is a chance at a majority. Wouldn
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[page 3] and the little French I have aquired did me no good. I had word from the Regement the other day, it is torn all up, several officers having been transferred. Col C was here the other day to call on me. He has been transferred and is not far from me here. Major S sends his best to you two.
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[page 4] of the most beautiful parts of France, though I think not so beautiful as that in the mountains where I was before coming here. Am now resuming after a wait of several days, in which several things have transpired. (some ink, this) things have been moving so fast that I have not had the heart to write and have given my whole attention to making good. Which I have done. Am now recommended for promotion. The only one in our Regiment. How does that suit you all. Will cut this short and pack for Paris and you Lots of love Ernest
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| Title | Ernest McKeighan letter to Family - July 27, 1918 |
| Creator | McKeighan, Ernest |
| Source | McKeighan, Ernest. Letter to Family. 27 July 1918. Ernest E. McKeighan Papers. 2005.14. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Ernest McKeighan sent this letter to his wife and daughter from France. In the letter, McKeighan mentioned his training school, war news, and the scenery in France. McKeighan served as part of Company E, 110th Engineers, 35th Division during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Division, 35th; Military training |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States Army. 110th Engineers |
| Site Accession Number | 2005.14 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | July 27, 1918 |
| Language | English |