Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers 3:30 P.M. - Oct. 31, 1918
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[Y.M.C.A. letterhead] 3 30 P.M. [October] 31st 1918 Charlottesville Va. [October] 31 – 1903 Colonial Hotel. My Dearest Girl : - Another lull in our days work and Iam found writing to you. Your letter written Sunday was in My box when I went up at Noon. Was Mighty glad to get it. Iam not in the 19th Division as Ithought Ihad written you. Maj. DeW. did not even suggest it to Me, so do not think that he had any idea of presenting My name. Snow has all gone but is Cloudy and windy, Also Chilly. Guess the Walton F. Co. did not have any paper on hand, such as Iasked for, in that amount is the reason we have had no word from them. The Joe Boyd incident amused me. That is politics you will find Col. W.R.C. has no good word for Wilson, Like [written upside down in top margin] Much love and Big Hug Devotedly Everett.
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you, Iwish he had Kept out of any Mix up, but think Roosevelt and Lodge almost forced him to it. Ihope the President will not be inclined to be too lenient toward the Germans. Iam afraid of this. After what they have done, Iwant them to get all that is Coming to them. Am Enclosing another Clipping. Will Change My pillow Case at once. You ask about the Moleskin Overcoat? This is Called a trench Coat and is for Overseas wear. It is a very practical Coat and a good Coat. Cost $34.50. They sold a lot of them. Now want to sell regulation Overcoats. Am glad that Idid not get one. It is a sight the rulings that are Made. An order now says that we are not to wear our field hats down town Caps only. When we wear an Overcoat it Must be buttoned from top to bottom. Also all buttons [written vertically in left margin] on Coat must be buttoned.
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have to take that Gas Course. The two here who have taken it. Saw one afternoon hike is the worst they ever Experienced. If Ido not forget it will describe what they have to do. (This when Isee you) Is Cold out tonight, but Comfortable in My room. Odor has disappeared but my nose is still irritated. What Ridgeway is that Inotice has been sent to Nevada? Just lots of love. Hope for another letter tomorrow. Devotedly Everett
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| Title | Dr. Everett Powers letter to Marian Powers 3:30 P.M. - Oct. 31, 1918 |
| Creator | Powers, Everett |
| Source | Powers, Everett. Letter to Marian Powers 3:30 P.M. 31 Oct. 1918. Dr. Everett Powers Collection. AR Box 1918. Powers Museum, Carthage, Missouri. |
| Description | Dr. Everett Powers wrote to his wife, Marian Powers, from Camp Dodge, Iowa on October 31, 1918. Dr. Powers served in the Medical Corps as a physician at Camp Dodge. In this letter, he discussed the recent war news and hoped that the war would be over soon. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Medical care--United States; Camp Dodge (Iowa) |
| Subject Local | Medical Corps; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | AR Box 1918 |
| Contributing Institution | Powers Museum |
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| Date Original | October 31, 1918 |
| Language | English |