Letter from Frederick D. Gardner to C.B. Humphrey - May 01, 1919
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Executive Offices State of Missouri City of Jefferson May 1, 1919. Dear Colonel,- I was very much pleased to receive your letter, enclosing copy of the history of the 805th Pioneer Infantry. It will be very valuable for our records. The boys of the 805th have made a fine record for themselves and have honored their State. We are proud of them. I beg that you will extend to them my warmest greetings and good wishes. Faithfully yours, Frederick D. Gardner, Governor. 1st Ind. Hq. 805th Pioneer Inf., American Expeditionary Forces, France May 19, 1919- to all Missouri officers and men of the 805th Pioneer Infantry. 1. A copy of your Governor
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| Title | Letter from Frederick D. Gardner to C.B. Humphrey - May 01, 1919 |
| Creator | Gardner, Frederick D. |
| Source | Gardner, Frederick D. Letter to C.B. Humphrey. 01 May 1919. World War I Collection. A1771. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Governor of Missouri, Frederick D. Gardner, thanking Colonel C.B. Humphrey of the 805th Pioneer Infantry, thanking him for the copy of the regiment's history and the work of the regiment. C.B. Humphrey shares the governor's letter to the boys of the regiment. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Infantry. 805th pioneer regt.; United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces; Gardner, Frederick Dozier, 1869 1949; World War, 1914-1918--African Americans |
| Subject Local | World War I; WWI |
| Site Accession Number | A1771 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | May 1, 1919 |
| Language | English |